b'GalpagosWhale Sharks of Galpagos: A Conservation Diving ExpeditionEmbark on an extraordinary marine expedition through one of the most iconic underwater ecosystems on Earth. This exclusive Citizen Science diving expedition, created in partnership with the Galpagos Whale Shark Project, allows you to explore the islands world-famous dive sites while contributing directly to shark conservation.Under the guidance of project founder and director Jonathan R. Green, youll dive among vast schools of scalloped hammerheads, swim alongside majestic whale sharks, and witness a spectacular array of marine life shaped by powerful oceanic currents and volcanic forces. Each dive offers an unparalleled window into the Galpagos underwater worldone of the planets most important shark sanctuaries.Guided by expert naturalist diving instructors aboard your liveaboard yacht, explore legendary sites at Wolf, Darwin, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, and Santa Cruztypically two dives per day. Jonathan Green offers hands-on instruction in field data collection, shark identification, and marine ecology, while evening presentations deepen understanding of shark conservation and the latest research findings.Beyond the sea, visit the lush Highlands of Santa Cruz, home to giant tortoises and endemic birdlife, and reflect on the ecological complexity that makes the Galpagos such a vital conservation frontier.ITINERARY8 nights| Arrivals in Quito, Ecuador; 1 night; fly to Baltra, embarkliveaboard diving yacht for 7 nights; dive at Santa Cruz, Wolf, Darwin,Fernandina, Isabela & Santiago Islands; disembark Baltra; departures.HIGHLIGHTSDive with whale sharks and hammerheads at Wolf and Darwin IslandsContribute to Citizen Science research with the Galpagos Whale Shark ProjectLearn from a preeminent shark scientist and expert Galpagos dive guidesExplore remote Galpagos dive sites aboard a private liveaboardSupport long-term shark conservation through active research participationEncounter extraordinary marine life across the Galpagos archipelagoDiver Requirements: Minimum 80 logged dives; Advanced Open WaterPrices Starting Fromcertification (or higher); prior experience in currents and variable $13,950 per personconditions; Nitrox certification for Nitrox use; DAN (or equivalent) diveDates Upon Request accident insurance required. Group Size: Maximum 10-14 divers Season: Julypeak whale shark season Diving CitizenConservationMarine Life Science NatureContact Us|journeys@conservancytravel.org 25'