Endangered Sea:

Although the Sea of Cortez is currently rich in a multitude of Sea life the Sea is constantly under the threat of devestation by commercial over-fishing.  Gill-netting and International long-liners have almost whiped out populations of the Giant Pacific Manta, Vaquita Dolphin and Totuava.  Populations of Porpoises, Common Dolphins, Sea Lions, Hammerhead Sharks and other indigenous species are currently under the same threat.  It is estimated that 17 species of Marine life in Baja have declined 60 to 90% in less than 10 years.  Shrimp Trawlers tear the bottom of the Ocean by dragging their nets across the Ocean floor.  Literally killing up to 10 lbs. of life for every 1 lb. of shrimp they catch.  Species such as the Sea Cucumber, Bay Scallop, Sardine, Shrimp, Sea Turtle, Marlin, Grouper, Yellow-Fin Tuna, Yellow-Tail, Sting Ray and several species of Shark are rapidly on their way to the endangered species list.  Please respect all Sport Fishing limits while fishing in Baja and never disturb Sea Turtles or their eggs on the coast of Baja California.  There are five species of Sea Turtle in Baja California, the Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill, Western Ridley and Loggerhead, all five are on the endangered species list.  The Loggerhead migrates 6,500 miles from the Japanese Island of Kyushu to the Sea of Cortez.  Please help us protect all the amazing life the Sea of Cortez has to offer for many generations to come.