Gulf of California - Wikipedia
The 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
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
Jul 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.
Gulf of California - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gulf of California (also called Sea of Cortez or Sea of Cortés; and nearby is known in the Spanish language as Mar de Cortés or Mar Bermejo or Golfo de California) is an area of water that is in between the Baja California Peninsula and Mexican mainland.
Gulf of California: A World Heritage Site of Ecological Marvels
Jun 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.
Gulf of California - WWF
Between 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.
How Did the Gulf of California Form So Quickly? | Live Science
Nov 17, 2011 · A new look at geologic evidence shows that the Gulf of California, the sea that separates the Baja California peninsula from mainland Mexico, formed in as little as 6 million to 10 million...
The Gulf of California Islands: A UNESCO World Heritage Site
More than 40 islands dot the Gulf’s coastline, each offering unique habitats and ecosystems. Some of the most notable islands include Isla del Carmen, Isla Espiritu Santo, and the jagged cliffs of Isla San Francisco, while others lie hidden and …
Gulf of California - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Gulf of California (Sea of Cortés) is listed among the world's top five seas with regard to productivity and biological diversity. The richness of the marine fauna of the Gulf has long attracted the attention of scientists from around the world.
FACT SHEET: President - The White House
Jan 6, 2025 · Today President Biden will take action to protect the entire U.S. East coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California, and additional portions ...