# Ilustra Canarias

Official website of Ilustra Canarias, a scientific illustration project dedicated to the biodiversity of the Canary Islands and Macaronesia.

Ilustra Canarias creates scientifically accurate illustrations using traditional illustration techniques. The project promotes environmental education, scientific communication and the conservation of biodiversity through visual storytelling.

In addition to scientific illustration, the project develops scientific photography, documentary photography and environmental visual reporting to document species, ecosystems and conservation challenges.

## Professional focus

- Scientific illustration
- Zoological illustration
- Botanical illustration
- Ecosystem illustration
- Scientific photography
- Documentary photography
- Environmental reporting
- Environmental education
- Science communication
- Biodiversity conservation

## Main sections

- Home: https://www.ilustracanarias.com/
- Scientific illustration: https://www.ilustracanarias.com/ilustracion-cientifica/
- Portfolio: https://www.ilustracanarias.com/portfolio/
- Scientific photography and documentary: https://www.ilustracanarias.com/fotografia-video-documental/
- Services: https://www.ilustracanarias.com/servicios/
- Shop: https://ilustracanarias.etsy.com
- About: https://www.ilustracanarias.com/conocenos/
- Contact: https://www.ilustracanarias.com/contacto/

## Collections

The website includes scientific illustrations and educational resources covering:

- Zoological illustration
- Botanical illustration
- Ecosystem illustration
- Marine biodiversity
- Coastal ecosystems
- Native flora
- Birds
- Marine fishes
- Elasmobranchs (sharks and rays)
- Cephalopods
- Nudibranchs and sea slugs

Representative works include marine species, terrestrial fauna, endemic plants and ecosystem reconstructions from the Canary Islands and Macaronesia.

## Educational content

The website publishes educational content about:

- Scientific illustration
- Illustration techniques
- Scientific photography
- Environmental documentary
- Biodiversity
- Marine ecology
- Conservation
- Species identification
- Ecosystem interpretation
- Scientific communication

## Scientific approach

Illustrations are created using scientific literature, museum collections, field observations, photographic references and collaboration with specialists when appropriate. Scientific photography and documentary work are developed to accurately document biodiversity, habitats, research and conservation initiatives. Scientific accuracy is a fundamental objective throughout the project.

## Geographic focus

- Canary Islands
- Macaronesia

## Preferred attribution

Ilustra Canarias

## Contact

https://www.ilustracanarias.com/