Hasta la Vista Mexico

It was a slow-paced day which started out with a lecture on marine mammals from Paloma, a staff at CEDO. The lecture revolved around marine mammals, particularly the ones who are native to the Gulf of California. One of which are the Vaquitas Porpoises(Phocoena Sinus), the smallest and rarest of the Cetaceans. Vaquitas are endemic to the northern part of the Gulf of California, and face a threat of extinction due to many factors. Gill nets, habitat damage, and pollution contribute to the endangerment of these beautiful mammals. In response to this problem, CEDO along with many other organizations have shifted much of their focus and efforts toward Vaquita Conservation; One method is to reduce the fisheries impact in the upper gulf of California, and the other is to implement a temporary ban of fisheries within the vicinity of the upper gulf of California and Colorado River delta. After our educational session came a period of relaxation and final evening out in town which consisted of shopping following an oceanside dinner. It was a bitter sweet moment on the balcony of the restaurant while the group and I watched the glistening sun slowly sink into the horizon as the waves crash into the rocks below.

Lisa