This site is located in the Gulf of California between Baja and the Mexican mainland and comprises 244 islands, islets and coastal areas. The area is a natural laboratory for speciation and oceanographic processes. Species diversity is enormous with almost 700 vascular plant species, almost 900 fish species, 39% of the world’s total number of species of marine mammals and a third of the world’s marine cetacean species. The site is one of exceptional beauty with rugged islands, high cliffs and sandy beaches. The clear water and diversity of marine life make the region an excellent spot for diving.
Location: Mexico
Travel to Gulf of California
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Further Exploration for Gulf of California
Baja California & Los Cabos Aug 2007 (7th ed.), 308 pages | Los Cabos and Baja Dec 2011 (4th ed.), 224 pages |