Who dives the deepest? Which are the biggest and the smallest? Why does one live so long? Find out about record breaking Cetaceans and their amazing feats. Cetaceans, a group that includes whales, dolphins and porpoises, are one of just two types of mammals that have evolved to become fully aquatic. The other group [...]
Cetaceans are, in many ways, the pinnacle of biological evolution on this planet. They have abilities that defy belief, perform feats beyond imagination and are even forcing us to re-evaluate our ideas about ourselves. Cetaceans have always held a unique place in the minds and hearts of humanity. We recognize in them a sentience [...]
Why do whales sing? How do they do it? Can all whales muster up a melody? Whale songs continue to intrigue and amaze both scientists and the public. We humans like to think of ourselves as special. It is difficult for us to conceptualize the complexity and intelligence inherent in the natural world and [...]
Over the years we have collected some amazing footage of marine mammals in Baja California. After finally going through it all, we managed to create some fun and informative whale videos that we hope you'll enjoy: A Humpback Whale's Tale: Humpback whales visit Baja California every winter to mate [...]
Whales in Baja California: Where & when to find them. 5 amazing locations around the peninsula to encounter whales and other marine mammals. In part 1 we explored three amazing locations to encounter whales and other marine life around the Baja California peninsula: Los Cabos, La Paz and Loreto. In part 2 we will [...]
Whales of Baja California: Where & when to find them. 5 amazing locations around the peninsula to encounter whales and other marine mammals. Baja California is a whale watchers dream, almost always sunny and clear with plenty of coastline and varied topography. The waters surrounding the peninsula are rich in life and support amazing [...]
Whale populations once numbered in the millions. By the 1960's many species were either extinct or critically endangered. Today, some are on the road to recovery while others continue to struggle. The journey of the whale (and every other Cetacean) started over 50 million years ago. It took their even-toed ungulate ancestors around 15 [...]
Cabo San Lucas is where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Discover a rich diversity of marine species and incredible seasonal changes. Cabo San Lucas is famous for two things: All-inclusive hotels and the seas that surround them. At times it feels like a strange combination. People spending all day at a [...]
Although there has been a global moratorium on whaling since 1986, the practice never truly stopped. Finally the real end of whaling may be in sight. Despite disturbing recent headlines about Japan resuming commercial whaling and the annual hunt in the Faeroe Islands, the end of whaling has never been closer. It is easy [...]
Offering rich diversity and unique experiences, Baja California in Mexico may just be the best place in the world to see whales. The Baja Peninsula is surrounded by the rich waters of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez - an area that plays host to so many iconic ocean species that Jaque Cousteau nicknamed it [...]
