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The Gulf of California
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The Gulf of California
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About The Gulf of California
The Gulf of California is a sea between the Baja California Peninsula and the Mexican mainland. The sea is surrounded by Sur, Baja California, Sinaloa, and Sonora. It is spread in an area of 160k kilometers square. The maximum depth of the sea is over 3000 meters. It has 244 islands, islets, and coastal areas. It has a maximum width of 48 to 241 kilometers. It was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 and was placed in the list of Heritage Site in Danger in 2019.

Some Lesser Known Facts About The Gulf of California

  • The sea is inhabited by over five thousands species of micro-invertebrates. It is the one of the main diverse seas on the planet.
    The sea is inhabited by over five thousands species of micro-invertebrates. It is the one of the main diverse seas on the planet.
  • Many endemic species like vaquita are found here. The sea is also home to traveling species like California Whale, leatherback sea turtle, manta ray, blue whale and more.
    Many endemic species like vaquita are found here. The sea is also home to traveling species like California Whale, leatherback sea turtle, manta ray,
  • The area was known for sport fishing and commercial fishery. It is the main supplier of sardines and anchovies to Mexico. But the changes in terrestrial ecology had an adverse effect on fisheries.
    The area was known for sport fishing and commercial fishery. It is the main supplier of sardines and anchovies to Mexico. But the changes in terrestri
  • The gulf is also suffering from the problem of water pollution which is affecting adversely eelgrass beds and shellfish.
  • Many locals have also complained of the existence of a giant creature called Black Demon in the area. It is expected as a black shark and is measuring about 60 feet and is similar to the estimated length of the megalodon
    Many locals have also complained of the existence of a giant creature called Black Demon in the area. It is expected as a black shark and is measuring
  • It serves as a natural laboratory to study marine. It has 39% of the total species of marine mammals and one-third of the total marine cetacean species in the world.
    It serves as a natural laboratory to study marine. It has 39% of the total species of marine mammals and one-third of the total marine cetacean specie
  • The place is ideal for scuba diving due to the diversity and abundance of marine life alongside spectacular submarine forms and highly transparent water. Those who are afraid of scuba diving can witness marine life like sea lions, sea turtles, and dolphins by taking a boat ride.
    The place is ideal for scuba diving due to the diversity and abundance of marine life alongside spectacular submarine forms and highly transparent wat
  • It is the second-longest peninsula in the world with a coastline of about 4000 kilometers. The first being the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia.

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