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Category: San Ignacio

Why are grey whales dying?

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  • Post date March 31, 2022
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By Staff on March 31st, 2022 in conservation, Gray Whales, San Ignacio

Why are grey whales dying? Intelligence and resilience have enabled Grey Whales navigate life in the ocean, but their home is changing rapidly… and even these adaptable mammals are struggling to cope. FROM A CNN News Article A worldwide team of academics, field biologists, and volunteers has been examining a mystery occurrence known as an […]

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Blue Whales & Fin Whales, One of the Most Amazing Big Animals I Have Ever Seen

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  • Post date February 1, 2022
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By Staff on February 1st, 2022 in Captain Mike, San Ignacio, Sea of Cortez

Blue whales. Balaenoptera musculus. One of the most amazing big animals I have ever seen. The back of the whale just went on and on and on until we saw the tiny dorsal fin at the back.

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  • Tags baja, blue whale, fin whale, Loreto, Mechudo Corridor, Whale Watching

Log from the Lagoon 20 January 2022

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  • Post date January 24, 2022
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By Staff on January 24th, 2022 in Gray Whales, San Ignacio

Amidst all this, the whales go on with their business. As we were enjoying the beautiful weather on the panga ride to our camp, we saw a puff of vapor in the distance. It was a gray whale calf! A more voluminous blow spouted up, this time from the mom. Baby looked so tiny next to momma.

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  • Tags Baja Expeditions, Conservation, Gray Whales, San Ignacio, San Ignacio Lagoon, Whale Watching

Is it ok to touch gray whales?

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  • Post date January 11, 2022
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By Staff on January 11th, 2022 in Blogs, San Ignacio

The answer is that it depends on whether it’s ok to touch whales! We don’t mean to cop out on this, but it really does depend. The skin of whales is actually soft and very thin and loaded with nerve receptors. Because of the heavy layer of blubber on whales, most of us imagine that […]

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Pachico – the grandfather who tamed the gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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  • Post date November 4, 2021
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By Staff on November 4th, 2021 in Blogs, San Ignacio

Pachico was out alone in his panga, fishing for grouper when a gray whale surfaced beside him. Local fishermen were well acquainted with the whales, very aware of the gray whale’s power and ferocious temperament and like everyone else in San Ignacio Lagoon, he always tried to keep a cautious distance. He was surprised when the animal lingered and felt himself compelled to place a hand in the water.

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  • Tags Conservation, Gray Whales, History, Latest Expeditions, San Ignacio, Whale Watching

We love gray whales; they fought back against whalers and kicked ass in San Ignacio Lagoon.

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  • Post date October 21, 2021
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By Staff on October 21st, 2021 in Blogs, San Ignacio

We love and respect the gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon. But make no mistake, these are animals up to 45 feet long, weighing more than 40 tons, with a fiery temper and the instincts of a street brawler… All of which makes our interaction with them even more freakin amazing.

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Earth Day Everyday: Ecotourism in Mexico

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  • Post date May 7, 2021
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By Staff on May 7th, 2021 in Blogs, citizen-science, conservation, Espiritu Santo, Kayaking, Magdalena Bay, San Ignacio, Sea of Cortez

On April 22nd, more than 193 countries around the world celebrated Earth Day. Whether you’re an avid eco-warrior or starting your journey to a more sustainable lifestyle, read on to discover our two cents on the importance of sustainability, ecotourism in Mexico, and how to make everyday Earth Day.

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An Unusual Oasis in the Desert: Salt Flats of Mexico

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  • Post date April 9, 2021
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By Staff on April 9th, 2021 in Blogs, San Ignacio

There is a beautiful vista of salt flats extending in all directions and very visible when flying into our airstrip at San Ignacio Lagoon. Located in the far northern reaches of pacific coast of Baja California, the lagoon provides the perfect environment for salt flats.

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10 Fun Facts About Gray Whales

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  • Post date February 4, 2021
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By Staff on February 4th, 2021 in Latest Expeditions, San Ignacio

In celebration of these gentle giants, we’ve compiled some of our favorite gray whale facts; a gray whale 101, if you will. Whether you’re wondering what route gray whales travel during their migration or pondering how fast gray whales swim, read on to find out more fun facts about gray whales…

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  • Tags Latest Expeditions, San Ignacio, Whale Watching

Whales of Baja

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  • Post date January 22, 2021
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By Staff on January 22nd, 2021 in Blogs, San Ignacio

Whether witnessing these giants defy gravity as they corkscrew out of the ocean or the tender interaction between a mother and calf, whale watching regularly tops the bucket list for travelers. One of the best places in the world for whale watching, Baja California is home to a wide variety of cetaceans – in fact, over one third of the world’s whale species spend time here each year. Read on to discover the whales of Baja making a splash…

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