Sea of Cortez
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The Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California, is a warm, sub-tropical strip of water that sits between Baja California and the mainland of Mexico.
Wildlife encounters include semi-tropical pacific species like octopuses, lobsters, eagle rays, mantas, eels, parrotfish, angelfish, tuna, sea lions, and possible hammerheads.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Sea Lion
29
Total Sightings
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#2
Moray Eel
27
Total Sightings
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A
M
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D
#3
Angelfish
16
Total Sightings
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M
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D
#4
Nudibranch
16
Total Sightings
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A
M
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D
#5
Parrotfish
13
Total Sightings
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A
M
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A
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N
D
#6
Pufferfish
12
Total Sightings
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A
M
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A
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N
D
#7
Snapper
7
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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A
S
O
N
D
#8
Stingrays
6
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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A
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N
D
#9
Surgeonfish
6
Total Sightings
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A
M
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A
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N
D
#10
Cornetfish
6
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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N
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