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Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

Mexico
Date of Inscription: 1993
Criteria: (x)
Property : 370950.0000 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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