Julián Pérez, FLS-ESPOL Professor and Researcher, Highlights Cerro Azul’s Ecological Value and Ecosystem Services for the City
The coexistence of residential neighborhoods in northwestern Guayaquil and the Cerro Azul natural reserve represents one of the city's most emblematic ecological and landscape models.
ESPOL Leads the Binational PISAAC Project in Ecuador Alongside the U.S. CDC, MSP, INSPI, and the Alejandro Mann Hospital Complex
To coordinate strategic actions and evaluate progress in the investigation of pathogens as well as respiratory and febrile infections, a technical working meeting was held for the binational PISAAC project (Project of Febrile Illness Surveillance in the Andean and Amazon Countries).
Julián Pérez, FLS-ESPOL Expert, Explains Urban Crocodile Behavior and Warns of Legal Penalties for Illegal Handling of Wildlife
Public concern was sparked in Guayaquil after a video went viral showing a man carrying an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) on his shoulders, with its jaws and limbs bound.
Julián Pérez, FLS Professor, Analyzes Crocodile Sightings on Vía a la Costa and Rules Out Direct Link to El Niño
Neighborhood concerns near kilometer 8.5 of Vía a la Costa raised questions about whether the presence of these animals was driven by climate anomalies.
Félix Morales, Ph.D., FLS Professor and Researcher, Explains the Origin of Jellyfish and Portuguese Man-of-War Stings on Coastal Beaches
Over the past few weeks, beachgoers at destinations such as San Lorenzo and Chipipe (Salinas), as well as coastal resorts in Manta, reported intense skin irritation after entering the sea, characterized by a stinging, prickling sensation followed by rashes.
Biology Students from FLS-ESPOL Present Research Projects on the Health of Estuaries, Lakes, and Ancestral Wetland Systems (Albarradas)
On August 19, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) hosted the final presentation and defense session for formative research projects carried out by students enrolled in the Aquatic Ecology course.
CACES Officially Recognizes the International Accreditation of the Nutrition and Dietetics Program at FLS-ESPOL
During its 24th Ordinary Session, held on August 11, 2026, the Plenary of CACES officially recognized the international accreditation of the on-campus Nutrition and Dietetics program at ESPOL.
ESPOL Professor and Researcher Shares Safe, Homemade Alternatives for Household Pest Control
During the rainy and winter season, the presence of insects inside households tends to rise as pests seek shelter.
Science, Quality, and Foreign Trade: Yulai Pavón's Experience in the ITEC Scholarship Program in India
Forging paths through international cooperation and connecting the scientific rigor of laboratories with global trade regulations was the central theme of the presentation by ESPOL biology graduate Yulai Pavón, an alumna of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS), during an infor
Nutrition and Dietetics Students from FLS-ESPOL Conduct Community Nutritional Assessment Session in Samborondón
As part of their practical coursework and community engagement activities, students from the Nutritional Assessment II and Community Health courses in the Nutrition and Dietetics program at FLS-ESPOL carried out a nutritional assessment and counseling session targeted at priority groups.