Curated Video
The Evidence for Evolution
A video entitled “The Evidence for Evolution” which explores the origin of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and then focuses on the evidence used to study and support Darwin’s theory.
Brave Wilderness
GODZILLA Lizard is REAL!?
We filmed a REAL Godzilla Lizard off the coast of Fernandina in the Galapagos! Yes you read that correct, we're talking about giant marine iguanas that have adapted over millions of years to become on the only lizards on earth to explore...
Bizarre Beasts
The World Used To Be Full of Giant Tortoises
The world used to be full of giant tortoises, and the ones that live on the Seychelles and Galápagos islands are all we have left. But how did these big reptiles get to the islands in the first place? And why is turtle anatomy so weird?
FuseSchool
The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
"The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection Where did humans, and all the other living things on our planet come from? This problem puzzled humans for centuries, and there have been many different theories through the ages. Then, in...
Next Animation Studio
Ecuador detects Chinese fishing boat flotilla in seas near Galapagos Islands
Ecuador is left scrambling for a “protection strategy” after 260 fishing boats were detected near the Galapagos Islands’ exclusive economic zone.
NASA
NASA | Journey to Galapagos
NASA oceanographer Dr. Gene Carl Feldman is no stranger to the Galapagos Islands, although he has never been there. He has studied these "Enchanted Isles" from the vantage point of space for the last 25 years, but in July 2009 he will...
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Evolution - Darwin's Finches and Natural Selection
The study of finches led to the development of one of the most important scientific theories of all time. In December 1831 a naturalist called Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle, bound on a surveying voyage of South America. Whilst...
Next Animation Studio
Powerful ‘river of rocks’ found deep under caribbean
Scientists found that an ancient magma bloom is pushing hot rock from the Pacific into th
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
This video discusses the life and work of Charles Darwin, focusing on his theory of evolution through natural selection. The video concludes by discussing the impact of Darwin's theories on various fields of study and the controversies...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Lizards
In this video, viewers are taken on a journey to explore the fascinating world of lizards. From the deadly Komodo Dragon to the unique Galapagos iguanas, lizards showcase a wide range of adaptations and abilities. The video also...
Curated Video
Climate scientists gather to discuss changes to Galapagos islands ecosystem
Santa Cruz - 20 April 2009
1. Various exteriors of venue where scientific conference to assess climate changes was held
2. Participants walking into venue
3. Various of interior of conference venue with overhead projector showing...
Curated Video
Galapagos: Goodbye Lonesome George, hello Diego!
Lonesome George and his species may be gone, but there's a new star of the show at the Santa Cruz Island tortoise breeding center in the Galapagos.
And unlike his predecessor, Diego is territorial AND prolific.
Staff figure he's fathered...
Curated Video
Swiss solar powered ship promotes new energy technologies
1. Various of solar-powered boat Turanor PlanetSolar
2. Various of solar panels on boat
3. Various close-ups of boat at sea
4. Tilt down from sky to solar panels
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Raphael Domjan, Founder of PlanetSolar:
"So when I...
Curated Video
USA: EL NINO WEATHER PHENOMENON SAID TO BE DYING OUT
English/Nat
"El Nino" -- the weather phenomenon that has caused unusual weather patterns since the beginning of 1997 is said to be dying out.
Using the latest satellite technology, NASA researchers say that for the first time they can...
Curated Video
Oil Spill Off The Galapagos Islands Prompts State Of Emergency
Ecuador has issued emergency protocols after a barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel capsized and sank in the environmentally sensitive area.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Origin of Species: The Making of a Theory
The heartbreaking story of Alfred Wallace's loss of collected evidence opens this documentary about the development of the theory of evolution. You will find supportive resources to use with the movie in your biology class.
Curated OER
Galapagos Volcanoes
A very interesting video on the volcanoes of the Galapagos Islands awaits your class. The animals who live there are also featured. The giant tortoises of the islands are a special focus of this video. The tortoises are heavily impacted...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: The Origin of Species: The Beak of the Finch
Four decades of research on finch species that live only on the Galapagos Islands illuminate how species form and multiply. [15:54] An interactive version of the video with embedded questions for students is available through a link in...
California Academy of Sciences
Ca Academy of Sciences: Science Heroes: John Mc Cosker Galapagos in a Submersible
For environmental biologists, the Galapagos Islands remain deeply inspirational. To a marine biologist like John McCosker, the Galapagos represent a challenge to study evolutionary biology in a place where Darwin never dreamed of going...