Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

World Heritage

Mexico

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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.

# Baja California Peninsula

# Gray Whale

# Harbor Seals

# California Sea Lion

# Northern elephant seal

# Blue Whale