Godfrey Merlen

Godfrey Merlen, Galapagos Field Consultant for WildAid.

"Godfrey Merlen's experience in Galapagos extends back 33 years. He is a permanent resident of Galapagos and lives in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Mr. Merlen works closely with the Galapagos National Park Service and the Charles Darwin Research Station of which he is a general assembly member. He has published a number of articles and several books on the biology and conservation of the islands. Primarily trained in biology and farming, he has directed his attention to the marine environment and conservation matters. He is also a licensed boat captain and carries out marine mammal research in Ecuadorian waters."


 * Scientific, Technical and Conservation Advisory Board, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
 * Ambassador, Galapagos Conservation Trust