# Galápagos Marine Life — Reference Field Guide

> Digital field guide to Galápagos marine invertebrates, fishes, reptiles, and mammals. (iPhone/iPad app by Galapagos Conservancy, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galapagos-marine-life/id6502850327 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Galapagos Conservancy, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605997833)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 174 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2024-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galapagos-marine-life/id6502850327/reviews.md

## What is Galápagos Marine Life?

Discover the rich underwater world of the Galápagos Archipelago with this free digital field guide. Expertly curated by esteemed scientists and beautifully illustrated, this is a digital companion to the printed field guides by zoologist Dr. Cleveland P. Hickman Jr. Explore detailed profiles of marine invertebrates, fishes, reptiles, and mammals unique to this iconic region.

Galápagos Marine Life works offline, allowing you to browse and search wherever you are, whether you’ve just gotten back into the boat after a dive or snorkel, or are at home or school and interested in learning more about the amazing marine life of the Galápagos Archipelago.

Galápagos Marine Life is free of charge with no ads, courtesy of the scientist contributors and Galápagos Conservancy.

Galápagos Conservancy is the primary U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to the protection and restoration of the Galápagos Islands.

## Key features

- Digital field guide
- Detailed marine life profiles
- Offline functionality
- Expertly curated content
- Scientific illustrations
- Reference for invertebrates, fishes, reptiles, and mammals

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galapagos-marine-life/id6502850327/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2025-11-02*

User friendly app with excellent photos and valuable info on any sea life you may encounter!

### 5/5 — Amazing App!

*2025-01-21*

Wonderful app!  Love the beautiful photos! I would love to see a map showing the relationship to South America.

### 5/5 — One word … FANTASTIC

*2025-01-21*

Wonderful photos, lots of great information, and all packaged in an intuitive and easy to use app.

### 5/5 — Amazing resources

*2025-01-01*

Comprehensive work invaluable.

### 5/5 — A must have

*2024-11-02*

Great for anyone visiting the Galapagos!  A comprehensive reference whether snorkeling or or on a serious scuba diving expedition through the archipelago.  A must have invaluable tool for Galapagos dive guides and marine researchers!

### 5/5 — Excellent and Comprehensive

*2024-10-30*

Very helpful and well organized field guide app. Highly recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Galápagos Marine Life

### What marine life can I find in Galápagos Marine Life?

Galápagos Marine Life provides detailed profiles of marine invertebrates, fishes, reptiles, and mammals unique to the Galápagos Archipelago. The content is curated by scientists and illustrated by experts.

### Does Galápagos Marine Life work offline?

Yes, Galápagos Marine Life works offline. This allows users to browse and search for marine life information regardless of their internet connection, whether they are diving, snorkeling, or at home.

### Is Galápagos Marine Life free to use?

Yes, Galápagos Marine Life is completely free of charge. It is offered without ads, thanks to the contributions of scientist contributors and the Galápagos Conservancy.

### Who developed Galápagos Marine Life?

Galápagos Marine Life was developed by Galapagos Conservancy, Inc. This organization is dedicated to the protection and restoration of the Galápagos Islands.

### What devices is Galápagos Marine Life available on?

Galápagos Marine Life is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be a convenient digital companion for exploring the region's marine life.

### How often is Galápagos Marine Life updated?

The latest version of Galápagos Marine Life is 1.2.1, last updated on February 8, 2026. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and potentially expanding the app's content.

### What is the age rating for Galápagos Marine Life?

Galápagos Marine Life has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about marine biology.

### What is the user rating for Galápagos Marine Life?

Galápagos Marine Life has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on 18 ratings. This suggests a very high level of user satisfaction with the app's content and functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-06-26

New in this version:
Improved glossary term matching in both English and Spanish. Enhanced image zoom. Refined text sizing and layout, plus performance improvements throughout the app.

We hope you’re enjoying the Galápagos Marine Life app and encourage you to visit our website (galapagos.org) to learn more about Galápagos Conservancy and our work.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-02-08

This update includes minor interface and language improvements.

We hope you’re enjoying the Galápagos Marine Life app and encourage you to visit our website (galapagos.org) to learn more about Galápagos Conservancy and our work.

### 1.2 — 2025-10-14

This update includes major enhancements, including:
- Updated to a fully-tabbed design, providing easier access to the Search and Favorites tabs when first opening the app
- Relocation of the Maps, Glossary, and About screens to the new “More” tab
- Glossary integration in the species detail screen:
    - Glossary terms are now bolded in the species description and habitat text
    - There is a new button below that text to display the terms with definitions
- Index-based navigation added to the full Glossary (now found in the “More” tab)
- Compatibility with iOS 26
- Numerous performance enhancements and a few bug fixes

In order to provide the best app experience, the app now requires iOS 17 or newer.

We hope you’re enjoying the Galápagos Marine Life app and encourage you to visit our website (galapagos.org) to learn more about Galápagos Conservancy and our work.

### 1.0.4 — 2025-07-24

We hope you’re enjoying the Galápagos Marine Life app.
This update adds Spanish translations for more species groups.

We have some exciting changes in the works. To support new features, future versions of the app will require iOS 17 or later.

### 1.0.3 — 2025-04-09

This update includes some minor corrections and new additions, including newly added descriptions for subgroups of Reef Fish and Molluscs (English only; Spanish descriptions will be added in a future update). We’ve also made some improvements to the user interface and fixed a bug in Search when searching for Group Names. We hope you’re enjoying this free app, courtesy of Galápagos Conservancy.

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