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The crackling noise you hear isn't
fiberglass termites, but rather something usually smaller
than a pencil lead.
This is the Year of the Shark. IEMANYA gives us some more information
about efforts to conserve these predators of the Sea.
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.
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.
Chinese & Korean companies announced the plans to build
a super port more than a year ago. . .
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
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?
Working to save Baja California's Sea Turtles by changing
cultural views the conservation effort now involves monitoring the turtle
populations.
Are they a vanishing breed?
In 2003 no Mantas were sighted by the Manta Research Team Was it a fluke
or are they gone?
Environmental
concerns in Mexico City announced 2/1/05 a record number of Gray Whales
are expected in the waters of Baja this year
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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.
January to April
is whale watching season in Baja. Although the Baja breeding grounds are
famous, more people may see whales in Cabo.
Wyland visited Las Paz again last year. This time
to paint a mural along the Malecón
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.
A hurdle was cleared in record time for the proposed LNG
terminal near Ensenada. The Baja Legislature probes Sempra tactics.
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.
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.
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