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Mexico
Cruise into the Sea of Cortes and board your powerful jet ski. After a short safety presentation, join the expert guide for a journey along Cabo's coastline, passing by luxury hotels and homes of the rich and famous. Search for ocean life as you head into the open ocean for a thrilling jet ski ride. Returning to the fast boat, head back to the marina for a well-deserved snack and cool beverages.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Sea of Cortez
Welcome to the awe inspiring expanse of the Sea of Cortez, also officially known as the Gulf of California. As we embark on this macro exploration of one of the planet's most significant bodies of water, we must first establish…
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Our first specific area of focus lies in the waters of Cabo Pulmo, a location that represents one of the most remarkable ecological resurrection stories in modern marine biology. Decades ago, these waters were heavily overfished,…
Listen in the app3The Whale Sharks of La Paz
We move northward into the sheltered, plankton rich waters of the Bay of La Paz. Between the months of October and February, this specific geographical pocket becomes the gathering ground for one of the ocean's most enigmatic and…
Listen in the app4The Mobula Ray Migration of La Ventana
Further along the coastline near La Ventana, we bear witness to one of the most visually spectacular biological phenomena on Earth: the great mobula ray migration. Twice a year, the Sea of Cortez becomes a superhighway for tens…
Listen in the app5The Avian Sanctuaries of Loreto
Navigating toward the central region of the gulf, we arrive at the Loreto Bay National Marine Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. While the waters here are certainly teeming with marine life, this specific location forces us to…
Listen in the app6The Gray Whale Nurseries of Guerrero Negro
While technically located slightly off the main gulf on the Pacific side of the peninsula, no comprehensive analysis of the region's marine life is complete without discussing the lagoons near Guerrero Negro. This dusty,…
Listen in the app7The Deep Water Cetaceans
As we pull away from the coastlines and venture into the deep, pelagic waters of the Sea of Cortez, the scale of the environment expands dramatically. This is the domain of the true ocean giants. …
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As we conclude our comprehensive analysis of the Sea of Cortez, we must reflect on the profound fragility and resilience of this remarkable ecosystem. We have traversed an aquatic landscape that is truly unparalleled, moving from…
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What is Sea of Cortez?
Sea of Cortez is a place in Mexico with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.1864, -111.3648 |
| Last updated |