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.

We enjoyed spectacular views of the mountains and islands in the Sea of Corez and were treated to many whale sightings. The sea was calm and the colors of the sea changed often from dark blue to green and turquoise. The ship was warmly greeted in all of the ports.

From the colonial town of Loreto to the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, experience Mexico’s best on a Sea of Cortez cruise with Princess®. Explore the wonders of the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, where sea lions glide gracefully through crystal-clear waters.

2018年10月24日 · The Sea of Cortez is a marginal sea located in the Pacific Ocean. It serves as a divide between mainland Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula in northwestern Mexico.

2020年5月3日 · The Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) includes 244 islands and oceanic marine zones inscribed as World Heritage sites, it is also home to 891 fish species, 90 of them endemic (ie. only found in the Gulf).

2022年7月5日 · Liveaboards in the Sea of Cortez ⭐ Ocean safaris: sharks, sea lions and orcas ⏩ Scuba diving in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico's dive paradise.

Baja California’s Sea of Cortez is hailed as one of the best sportfishing destinations in the world. With its abundant marine life, the sea offers fantastic opportunities to reel in trophy fish, including dorado, marlin, tuna, and roosterfish.

2024年6月11日 · The Sea of Cortez separates the Baja peninsula from the Mexican mainland, and is known for marine mammals from dolphins and sea lions to the largest mammal on the planet, the blue whale.

2024年6月21日 · Whether you are searching for deep sea diving or simply trying to relax on the beach, you’ll find no shortage of things to do in the Sea of Cortez. On land, the sea’s thousands of miles of coastline feature hundreds of pristine beaches, hilly landscapes, and other amazing geological features.

The Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California, has recently made headlines for the serious danger of extinction facing the Vaquita, a rare endemic porpoise species that lives in the southern part of the gulf. It is the most threatened marine mammal in the world and its recent decline is staggering.