Loreto Bay National Park · Gulf of California
Virtual Ecological Museum of the Blue Whale
A journey through sea, islands, desert, people and blue whales in Loreto Bay.
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Explore the ecosystem
Discover the marine and terrestrial species that make Loreto Bay a refuge for the blue whale.
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Meet the blue whale
Learn about its biology, ecology, behavior and conservation in the Gulf of California.
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Discover Passive Observation
Learn about the method developed in Loreto to observe whales without disturbing them.
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Interactive map
Explore Loreto Bay, its islands and areas of ecological interest.
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A refuge where nature and community meet
Loreto is a unique refuge where the Gulf of California, islands, desert and local communities come together. The blue whale is the emblem of a healthy ecosystem, protected through science, responsible tourism and the Passive Observation method developed in collaboration with Dr. Diane Gendron.
This virtual museum shares scientific knowledge with visitors, students, teachers, operators and everyone interested in the conservation of Loreto Bay.
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Did you know?
Species of the day: Mexican Giant Cardon
Pachycereus pringlei
The cardón can live more than 200 years and reach over 20 meters in height, making it the largest cactus in the world.
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