My Family and the Galapagos

As seen on the incredible Channel 4 documentary, My Family and the Galapagos. The Galapagos Islands have captured hearts and captivated imaginations for centuries. Such is their ecological importance that in 1978 the archipelago was declared the first ever World Heritage Site, a testament to our collective desire to preserve the magic and diversity that inspired Darwin. As President of the Galapagos Conservation Trust, Monty Halls is a passionate advocate for those fighting to save the Galapagos. Not content with campaigning from afar, Monty and his young family have spent two long summers living on the islands they love. Embracing the communities they encounter and working with the conservation teams that form the lifeblood of the archipelago, they have been in turn spellbound by the beauty of the islands and heartbroken by the devastation humankind is inflicting upon them. Written with warmth, authority, and heart, My Family and the Galapagos follows Monty and his family as they navigate life on the most important archipelago on the planet. The Galapagos Islands have captured hearts and captivated imaginations for centuries. Such is their ecological importance that in 1978 the archipelago was declared the first ever World Heritage Site, a testament to our collective desire to preserve the magic and diversity that inspired Darwin. Monty Halls first visited the islands almost twenty years ago and his immediate fascination with their wild beauty would go on to shape the rest of his life.As an explorer, marine biologist, ex-Royal Marine and now President of the Galapagos Conservation Trust, Monty is a passionate advocate for those fighting to save the Galapagos. In 2017, he and his dedicated research team - his wife, Tam, and their two young daughters, Molly and Isla - moved to Santa Cruz to experience just what life is like in the world's most spectacular tourist destination. As weeks turned into months, the Halls family were in turn spellbound by the beauty of the islands and heartbroken by the devastation that humans are inflicting upon them. One stint there was never going to be enough, and just two years later they found themselves heading back, this time staying on one of the remotest and most challenging islands, diving into the culture of the Galapagos and the desperately needed conservation work taking place there.Written with warmth, humour, and authority, My Family and the Galapagos follows Monty and his family as they navigate life on the most important archipelago on the planet and strive to preserve it for generations to come.

Accompanying the hit TV series, My Family and the Galapagos. Descending the steps of the plane, I set foot on the Galapagos for the first time - it was to be a moment that defined the path of my life for many years to come.'This series takes the nails first proffered by Attenborough and drives them deep.' The Guardian'Seeing the islands through the wonderstruck eyes of Monty's two children was a masterstroke.' The Daily Express'The travel series that has become a powerful conservation film.' Radio Times