Baja California

Mexico's Baja California Sur is a whale watching paradise. Here's how to see humpbacks, gray whales, blue whales and whale sharks in the region.

The thrilling whale encounter, filmed by photographer Andrea Izzotti, 49, in Mexico, shows the impressive mammal coming up to the surface to say hello to a boat full of excited tourists.

A firsthand experience with the Pacific gray whales in Laguna San Ignacio confirmed the extraordinary achievement from NRDC’s past work—and our oncoming challenges.

The International Committee for the Recovery of the Vaquita reported in 2017 that there were just 30 vaquita left in the Upper Gulf of California, the species’ only known habitat. The…

A grey whale has been returned safely to the Pacific Ocean after three days beached on the coast of Mexico's Baja California Sur state.

With whale watching season in full swing, Mexico's National Commission for Protected Natural Areas reports more than 1,300 individuals the in the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve in Baja California Sur.

As well as prime beach territory, the Baja peninsula has mountains, deserts and waters teeming with marine life – making for a great road-trip from Mazatlán to Tijuana

Sound not vision: Hydroacoustics allowed a single researcher to survey the fish population of a 17,600-acre preserve in Mexico in days. The technology could help small island states that ar

This crafty cormorant's catch of the day was a serving of remora sashimi – plucked straight from the skin of a passing whale shark.

to my friends at 500px! It's the beginning of a New Year and of the Gray Whale season in Southern California. Whalewatching trips leave from the main harbors daily now until April. If you travel to the nursery lagoons of Baja California, you can see the mothers and calves up close like this, from late February to early April. This photo is from my gallery "The Friendly Whales of LSI". --A mother Gray Whale checks out the tourists in Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California.--

Some estimates say there are fewer than 30 vaquitas left in the world.

Whale watchers by Greg Thies

What kind of suicidal fool goes swimming with a giant shark? Well, I did, actually. And I still have all four limbs.

Grab a flight or drive to Baja’s La Paz to explore this wonderful island

The organizers of the Underwater Photographer of the Year have just announced the winning photographers and images for 2018.

La Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (Conanp) reportó que en los últimos meses de 2017 y las primeras seis semanas de 2018 se han contado mil 365 ballenas grises (Eschrichtius robustus) en los santuarios de reproducción de Baja California Sur, lo que representa uno de los registros históricos más altos y contrasta con las […]

Baja's coast-hugging town surprises with inspired (but supremely affordable) eats, a growing craft beer scene, and outdoor adventure that ex

Tom Martin, 50, spotted the struggling whale during a January 12 flight in Baja California, Mexico. The animal was cut free from over 300 feet of rope, several flotation devices and a lobster trap.

A new web video series, Perpetual Planet, takes viewers on an adventure with correspondent Alexandra Roca, from diving with bull sharks to searching for bats.

As a pod of 12 gray whales passed through Monterey Bay Sunday, a drone was flying overhead, giving whale lovers an unmatched view of the majestic animals.