Current situation
The Gulf of California is characterized by its high biodiversity and large number of endemic species. Its ecosystems shelter and support a great variety of species of flora and fauna, including one quarter of the world’s marine mammals. The great value of this eco-region has led to numerous conservation projects carried out by both the public and private sectors. Thanks to this work, a network of marine and coastal protected areas (PA) has been created in the Gulf of California and are complemented by other environmental management tools and conservation actions that involve communities and users of natural resources. Despite these achievements, more work is needed. In part due to the prevailing economic and social conditions in the region that bring about a series of challenges and threats not only for the conservation of the ecosystems but also for the sustainability of productive activities such as artisanal fishing, tourism, agriculture and aquaculture.