A compilation of my latest work as an Environmental Storyteller working for Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic, Conservación Internacional Ecuador, Charles Darwin Foundation and Cetacea Ecuador Project at Universidad San Francisco de Quito. I portray Ecuador's unique and biodiverse nature along with the heroes behind its conservation, as an attempt to raise awareness about climate change, habitat loss, pollution and so on. I believe in environmental education using creative audiovisuals as a way to reach our hearts, reset our minds and make our world better.

Fernandina Island is the most active and pristine of the Galápagos volcanoes. Due to the cold, upwelling waters of the Cromwell Current, the waters surrounding Fernandina are some of the richest waters in the archipelago. This made for a rewarding snorkel experience for #NatGeoIslanderII guests. Video by Liza Diaz Lalova Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/LEX_YouTube Join the conversation: Facebook: http://bit.ly/LEX_FB Instagram: http://bit.ly/LEX_Instagram Blog: https://bit.ly/StoriesYouTube

Last week, the National Geographic Endeavour II captain changed course to bring guests up close to the La Cumbre volcano eruption as it lit up the night sky. Video by Liza Diaz Lalova in the #Galápagos Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/LEX_YouTube Join the conversation: Facebook: http://bit.ly/LEX_FB Instagram: http://bit.ly/LEX_Instagram Blog: https://bit.ly/StoriesYouTube

National Geographic Photography Expert Jennifer Hayes describes the hour-long experience guests had with a large pod of dolphins and their newborn calves in the #Galápagos. Video by Liza Diaz Lalova aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/LEX_YouTube Join the conversation: Facebook: http://bit.ly/LEX_FB Instagram: http://bit.ly/LEX_Instagram Blog: https://bit.ly/StoriesYouTube

Este episodio piloto de la serie 'Yubarta' nos lleva a Esmeraldas, en la costa norte de Ecuador, en donde un grupo de científicos de 'Cetacea Ecuador' estudian las ballenas jorobadas o yubartas que visitan nuestra costa cada año desde la Antártida. 'Cetus' significaba un gran monstruo marino, pez o ballena en la mitología griega. Es la primera vez que el equipo de Cetacea Ecuador estudia estas gigantes del mar desde los cielos. --- This pilot episode of the 'Yubarta' series takes us to Esmeraldas, on the north coast of Ecuador, where a group of scientists from 'Cetacea Ecuador' study the humpback whales or yubartas visiting our coast every year from the Antarctic. 'Cetus' means a great sea monster, fish or whale in Greek mythology. It's the first time that Cetacea Ecuador's team studies these gentle giants from the sky.

When marine iguanas turn red and green, it's a signal that mating season has begun. A pair of males fights for territory, mates, and bragging rights. Video by Liza Diaz Lalova aboard the National Geographic Islander in Punta Suarez, Galápagos. Learn more about our Galápagos expeditions and special offers: http://bit.ly/GalapagosFun Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/LEX_YouTube Join the conversation: Facebook: http://bit.ly/LEX_FB Instagram: http://bit.ly/LEX_Instagram Twitter: http://bit.ly/LEX_Twitter Blog: http://bit.ly/LEX_Blog

Ecuador es un país privilegiado. Goza de los manglares más altos del mundo y del mayor núcleo de manglares en la costa pacífica este del planeta. Este documental nos muestra la relación que algunas de estas comunidades han desarrollado con este ecosistema en el cual han crecido y plantado sus raíces. Producido por el Ministerio del Ambiente, Conservación Internacional Ecuador, Hivos, FAO y GEF. Dirección y producción: Liza Díaz Lalova Fotografía y edición: Carlos Espinosa Producción de sonido y musicalización: Juan Diego Illescas Asistente de dirección: Alexandra Widman Asistente de producción y fotografía aérea: Juan de Dios Morales

A Pacific green sea turtle digs a nesting spot and returns to the water after laying her eggs. Video by Liza Diaz Lalova aboard the National Geographic Islander on Floreana Island, Galápagos. Learn more about our Galápagos expeditions and special offers: http://bit.ly/GalapagosFun Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/LEX_YouTube Join the conversation: Facebook: http://bit.ly/LEX_FB Instagram: http://bit.ly/LEX_Instagram Twitter: http://bit.ly/LEX_Twitter Blog: http://bit.ly/LEX_Blog