Environment - Conserving Baja California

Manta Research in the Sea

2005 provided more sightings and some legislation to protect the Mantas. Take a look at these endangers giants of the Sea.

Restaurant Won´t Sell Shark Fin Soup

"You are what you eat" a La Paz restaurant owner decides to put his business where his mouth is in protecting the environment.

Fishing Limits in Mexico

Do you know the legal limits for your catch in Mexican waters. Prolong fishing in the Sea of Cortez.

Environmental News from IEMANYA

Read what is the latest in the effort to conserve the resources of the Sea of Cortez. From Giant Mantas to Sharks IEMANYA works to protect them

Islands Named World Heritage Sites

The World Heritage Organization named the Sea of Cortez protected Islands to the World Heritage list. This will provide funding to protect the islands.

Protecting the Whales of San Ignacio

International Community Foundation is spearheading and effort to protect habitat surrounding the whale sanctuary.

Saving Sharks in the Sea of Cortez

 Now environmental groups are helping shark fishermen convert to fishing charters and encouraging conservation..

Whale Sharks Return to La Paz

These docile giants of the Sea of Cortez can be seen in the winter months. Come along on a Cortez Club adventure.

Pygmy Sperm Whale Beaches

Author Guenter Trebbow brings us the heart wrenching story of a rare pygmy sperm whale that beached in the Ensenada de La Paz.

Protected Biosphere Established

In the effort to preserve the Sea of Cortez for future generations, a protected area has been established including the Bahia de Los Angeles

Snapping Shrimp Revealed

The crackling noise you hear isn't fiberglass termites, but rather something usually smaller than a pencil lead.

Baja Environmental News

This is the Year of the Shark. IEMANYA gives us some more information about efforts to conserve these predators of the Sea.

The Pangueros of the Sea of Cortez

Once sea life was so plentiful that a few hours of work was all that was needed. Today, these hearty men must eek our a meager living.

The Baja Desert Lily

Hesperocallis undulata is one of the many special plats which grace the deserts of Baja. Author Greg Joder fills us in on some Baja flora.

Billion Dollar Port for Baja

Chinese & Korean companies announced the plans to build a super port more than a year ago. . .

Environmental Groups Seek to Halt
Ensenada Gas Refinery

Chevron/Texaco plans to build a $680 refinery in Ensenada and a terminal platform near the fragile Coronado Is. Surfers and Environmentalists hope to halt the plan

Saving Baja California's Sea Turtles

Through education and action Grupo Tortuguero is working to preserve these ambassadors of the Sea. Meet Dr. Wallace J. Nichols and learn how you can help. Can conservation efforts help these creatures make a come back?

Grupo Tortuguero Marks Day of the Turtle

Working to save Baja California's Sea Turtles by changing cultural views the conservation effort now involves monitoring the turtle populations.

Manta Research in The Sea of Cortez 2004

Are they a vanishing breed? In 2003 no Mantas were sighted by the Manta Research Team Was it a fluke or are they gone?

Record Number of Whales

Environmental concerns in Mexico City announced 2/1/05 a record number of Gray Whales are expected in the waters of Baja this year
 

Leatherback Sea Turtles and the Seri Indians

The Seri Indians received an award recently for their help. Read how the culture of the Seri and the turtles is tied together in a rich heritage.

Whale Watching - Cabo Style

January to April is whale watching season in Baja. Although the Baja breeding grounds are famous, more people may see whales in Cabo.

Artist Wyland Paints La Paz for Environmental Issues in The Sea

Wyland visited Las Paz again last year. This time to paint a mural along the Malecón

Baja Botany: What's a Boojum?

While a Boojum may sound like a Dr. Seuss character. It is actually a very strange looking plant found almost exclusively in Baja California peninsula.

Rosarito LNG Platform Approved

A hurdle was cleared in record time for the proposed LNG terminal near Ensenada. The Baja Legislature probes Sempra tactics.

Wyland Paints Mural in La Paz to Celebrate Sea Conservation

World famous marine artist Wyland made La Paz the last stop on his tour to promote conservation. ICF, Wyland foundation and others sponsored this August event.

Longline Fishing in the Sea of Cortez

We received an email from one of our concerned subscribers requesting involvement from our readers. This is a sensitive issue here in Baja, as so many eek out a living from the diminishing resources here in the Sea.