Add PhotoWhale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
Mexico
Date of Inscription: 1993
Criteria: (x) Core zone: 370950 ha Basse Californie Sud, Municipality of Mulege N27 47 32 W114 13 40 Ref: 554bis |
Brief Description
Located in the central part of the peninsula of Baja California, the sanctuary contains some exceptionally interesting ecosystems. The coastal lagoons of Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio are important reproduction and wintering sites for the grey whale, harbour seal, California sea lion, northern elephant-seal and blue whale. The lagoons are also home to four species of the endangered marine turtle.
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