Why the return of the GIANT TORTOISE to the Galapagos is a win for the ocean

This episode is 6 minutes long.

This episode was published on February 24, 2026.

For the first time in 180 years, giant tortoises are once again roaming the Galápagos, as 158 were released in Floreana Island this month – which conservationists say will strengthen the island’s land-sea ecosystems.

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