Everything you want to know before diving into the Sea of Cortez
Clear, science-backed answers with real photos to the questions every traveler asks about La Paz and Baja California Sur: wildlife, seasons, places, diving and how to plan your trip.
Are whale sharks dangerous? What they eat, how they behave and why they don't bite
Spoiler: they don't bite. They're filter feeders that eat tiny plankton. The only real caution is their tail, and the rules already account for it.
Why do gray whales travel all the way to Baja California? The longest migration, told by science
A whale named María swam 11,387 km in 149 days, from Los Cabos to Alaska. This is the story of one of the ocean's most incredible journeys.
Why do mobula rays jump? What science knows (and what it doesn't yet)
Removing parasites, courtship, communication or stunning prey: there are at least ten hypotheses. The honest answer is that science still doesn't fully know.
Are there orcas in the Sea of Cortez? Where they show up, what they hunt and how often you'll see them
They hunt fin whales and juvenile white sharks, and one pod seems to specialize in rays and sharks. The orcas of the Gulf of California are fascinating, and unpredictable.