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Apr 29 2019 Bottom Clean-ups
The Sea of Cortez is still in relative good shape compared to most of the seas in the world, but overfishing is becoming an issue, and fishing debris is severely affecting some reefs.
Fishing lines tangle around coral heads and damage them, creating a wound that might be fatal to the colony. Ropes, lines and hooks … Continue reading
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Jan 29 2019 The Search for new Dive sites
The Loreto Bay National Park counts with more than 50 popular spots, although maybe only a fraction of them are dove regularly. These sites have proven to be of great beauty and they have stuck with us due its conveniency. Nevertheless, there is a vast sea out there, and some of the best dive sites … Continue reading
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Aug 31 2018 Mount Eden deep exploration
Mount Eden is a deep seamount locates north of Loreto. The site was well known by fishermen but was never dove before. The shallowest part of the site is 130 feet / 40 meters deep and it slopes down to more than 180 feet / 60 meters.
The mount is covered with a thick forest of … Continue reading
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Aug 30 2018 Deep Reef documentation
There is a number of deep drop-offs and seamount scattered around the National Park. The volcanic north coast of Coronados island, with its impressive cliffs and dramatic formations offer lava walls that drop down deep, creating the perfect habitat for black coral forests and big fish. Piedras Blancas is one of the most amazing dives in … Continue reading