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Baja Environment and Environmental Issues
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.
Eco News from IEMANYA
Read what is the latest in the effort to conserve the resources of the Sea of Cortez.
The
Whales of San Ignacio
International Community Foundation is spearheading and effort to protect habitat surrounding the whale sanctuary.
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.
Protected
Biosphere Established
In efforts to preserve the Sea of Cortez for future generations, a protected area has been established in Bahia de Los Angeles
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 .
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.
Biosphere at the Bahia de los Angeles
Greg Joder brings us another Baja Eco-Tale with this story of his trip to the bay of LA. now protected under Mexican law.
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Living Green on East Cape
Kitzia Howearth brings us another article about the plants species and living green as she has been doing for many years.
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.
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.
Tracking
Hawkbill Sea Turtles from Space
Grupo Tortuguero has tagged some of the most endangered members of the Sea of Cortez, the Hawkbill Turtle.
Teacher
Saving Sea Turtles
Making a major lifestyle change a San Diego teacher relocated to Baja. Now she is rescuing sea turtles.
Gathering
of Rainbow Tribes in Baja
This world-wide event is coming to La Paz this November. Young and old hippies alike will gather for the month long event.
The
Baja Brown Pelican
The Brown Pelican from the Endangered Species list. Get a little background on this specially developed creature.
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.
Fishing Limits in Mexico
Do you know the legal limits for your catch in Mexican waters. Prolong fishing in the Sea of Cortez.
Islands World Heritage Sites
The World Heritage Organization named the Sea of Cortez protected Islands to the World Heritage list.
Saving Sharks in the Sea of Cortez
Now environmental groups are helping shark fishermen convert to fishing charters and encouraging conservation..
Pygmy Sperm Whale Beaches
Guenter Trebbow brings us the heart wrenching story of a rare pygmy sperm whale beached in the Ensenada de La Paz.
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.
The Pangueros of the Sea of Cortez
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.
Billion Dollar Port for Baja
Chinese & Korean companies announced the plans to build a super port more than a year ago. . .
Saving Baja California's Sea Turtles
Through education and action Grupo Tortuguero is working to preserve turtles. Can conservation efforts help?