Gulf of California - Wikipedia
WEBThe Gulf of California (Spanish: Golfo de California), also known as the Sea of Cortés (Mar de Cortés) or Sea of Cortez, or less commonly as the Vermilion Sea (Mar Vermejo), is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean that separates the Baja California peninsula from the Mexican mainland.
Gulf of California | Map, Depth, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Gulf of California, large inlet of the eastern Pacific Ocean along the northwestern coast of Mexico. It is enclosed by the Mexican mainland to the east and by the mountainous peninsula of Baja California to the west.
Gulf Of California - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 14, 2021 · Also referred to as the Sea of Cortés, the Gulf of California is a long and narrow extension of the Eastern Pacific Ocean and is geographically positioned along the northwestern coast of Mexico.
The Gulf of California Islands: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
WEBThe Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, is a remarkable stretch of ocean that separates the Baja California Peninsula from mainland Mexico. This geographic marvel is characterized by an array of islands that are not only biologically rich but also boast a cultural heritage that traces back thousands of years.
The Sea of Cortez: The Breathtaking “Aquarium of the World”
WEBThe Sea of Cortez (also commonly called the Gulf of California) is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean located between Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula and the country’s mainland.
Gulf of California - WWF
WEBBetween Mexico’s mainland and the Baja California Peninsula lies the Gulf of California, a mystical frontier of splendid coastlines and turquoise waters. But overfishing, pollution and climate change are all posing serious threats to the region's unique biodiversity.
Geology and tectonic history of the Gulf of California
WEBThe Gulf of California, or Sea of Cortez, is an arm of the Pacific 100 to 150 km wide between the Mexican mainland and the 1,200-km-long peninsula of Baja California.
Dive Into Mexico's Pristine Sea of Cortez - National Geographic
WEBAug 28, 2017 · The Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California) is my new favorite sea. It’s young, having formed some five million years ago by tectonic plate action. Now it’s rich with marine...
Gulf of California: A World Heritage Site of Ecological Marvels
WEBJun 18, 2024 · The Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California, a World Heritage serial property, represent the diverse and vibrant oceanographic zones of the Gulf of California in northwestern Mexico. Often referred to as the "Aquarium of the World," this region is a global marine conservation treasure.
Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California, Mexico
WEBThe Gulf of California in Northwestern Mexico, once famously dubbed the "Aquarium of the World", is recognized as an area of global marine conservation significance. Less known but equally...
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