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Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
Located in the central Baja California Peninsula, this reserve is home to some very interesting ecosystems. The Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio coastal lagoons are important breeding and wintering grounds for gray whales, harbor seals, California sea lions, northern elephant seals, and blue whales. The lagoons are also home to four endangered species of sea turtles.
Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
Located in the central Baja California Peninsula, this reserve is home to some very interesting ecosystems. The Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio coastal lagoons are important breeding and wintering grounds for gray whales, harbor seals, California sea lions, northern elephant seals, and blue whales. The lagoons are also home to four endangered species of sea turtles.
Península Valdés
Patagonia's Peninsula Valdés is a globally significant marine mammal sanctuary. It is home to an important breeding population of endangered southern right whales, as well as important breeding populations of southern elephant seals and southern sea lions. Killer whales in the area have developed unique hunting strategies to suit local coastal conditions.