Since November of 2023, World Vets has provided veterinary expertise for monitoring the avian influenza emergency in Galapagos, specifically at the locations of Isla Lobos and Punta Pitt. Working together with the Galapagos National Park and the Biosecurity Agency (ABG) of Galapagos, these remote sites have been routinely monitored with catch and release testing of a variety of species of birds including primarily Blue Footed and Red Footed Booby and Frigate Birds. Testing was also done on other species, include marine mammals in locations around the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. We are very happy to announce that the emergency has now been declared over and these sites will be open to visitors again.
Support for this work and other wildlife response, rescue, and conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands are provided through a major grant, as well as from our many generous donors and followers.
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