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Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

Kategorie
Natural
Land
Mexico
Einschreibungsjahr
1993
Kriterien
(x)
UNESCO-ID
554

Beschreibung

Located in the central part of the peninsula of Baja California, the sanctuary contains some exceptionally interesting ecosystems. The coastal lagoons of Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio are important reproduction and wintering sites for the grey whale, harbour seal, California sea lion, northern elephant-seal and blue whale. The lagoons are also home to four species of the endangered marine turtle.