Tasked with observing and protecting the islands' amazing wildlife, the scientists will track and study the animals and plants that are unique to this incredible archipelago.
To get the job done they will climb volcanoes, get sneezed on by marine iguanas, watch dancing birds, launch a deep-diving submersible and explore the dazzling underwater wonders of Galapagos.
A vibrant adventure that captures the exciting lives off conservationists in the field. Packed full of wild facts, this book celebrates rare biodiversity and highlights how we all must work together to save it. - Megan McCubbin, BBC 2's Springwatch
A truly engaging non-fiction expedition to inspire budding scientists, bursting with information-rich visuals. If I'd read this book as a child I could well be a marine biologist now! -- Charlotte Guillain, author of The Street Beneath My Feet
An enchanting and absorbing read showcasing the islands' scientific importance, history, and beauty. A visual feast for the eyes and the mind. -- Sabina Radeva, author of On the Origin of Species
Author
About Helen Scales
Helen Scales is a writer, marine biologist, broadcaster and scuba diver whose work focuses on oceans and their inhabitants. She has a masters degree in Tropical Coastal Management from Newcastle University, and a PhD from Cambridge University, UK. Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator who lives in New York, USA. She has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts, for her work in the New York Times, Monocle, Time Out and more.
