The Charles Darwin Foundation was founded in 1959, under the auspices of UNESCO and the World Conservation Union. The Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands ecosystems. The Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS) serves as headquarters for The Foundation, and is used to conduct scientific research and promote environmental education for conservation. The Station has a team of over one hundred scientists, educators, volunteers, research students and support staff from all over the world. The Foundation maintains close contact with the government to promote Galapagos conservation throughout Ecuador. The Charles Darwin Foundation is based in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, Ecuador.
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