Presents a fictional researcher who observes and makes journal entries about a field trip through the Galapagos Islands ecosystem that includes photographs that highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit the unique group of islands.

Mission to the Galapagos Islands -- Field journal day 1: Fernandina Island -- Field journal day 2: Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island -- Field journal day 3: snorkeling at the tunnels, Isabela Island -- Field journal day 4: Sierra Negra and wolf craters -- Field journal day 5: Elizabeth Bay and the Mariela Islets -- Field journal day 6: Punta Vicente Roca -- Field journal day 7: diving at Northern Wolf and Darwin islands -- Field journal day 8: Santiago Island -- Field journal day 9: Bartoleme Island -- Field journal day 10: Santa Cruz Island -- Field journal day 11: San Cristobal Island -- Final report -- Your turn -- Learning more -- Glossary & index.