Today, we woke up anchored at the vicinity of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos small fishing village that during winter time turns into one of the breeding grounds of the migratory gray whales under permits that Mexican authorities issued as flags. Mothers use these lagoons to give birth and inside this protected area, raise their newborn calf. Also some of the adults participate in the process of reproductions. We had the opportunity to watch whales and some of their behaviors getting close to some individuals and some Cow and calf pairs. We finished this day with the traditional Fiesta Mexicana Dinner on board waiting for more and more adventures.
1/9/2025
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National Geographic Venture
Magdalena Bay and Sand Dollar Beach
After a nocturnal navigation along the Pacific side of the Baja California Peninsula from the Los Cabos area, National Geographic Venture reached Magdalena Bay, our final destination of the expedition. While navigating this morning, our guests and staff observed the profile of Margarita Island, which flanks the southern section of Almejas Bay. Along the way, we found several humpback whales breeching and travelling to their breeding grounds. We also observed long-beaked common dolphins and sea birds taking part in a feeding frenzy. By noon, the ship entered Magdalena Bay, and we felt the quietness of this coastal lagoon. Later, our guests had the opportunity of walking on the dunes of Magdalena Island, reaching the Pacific side, and had the privilege of watching their elusive inhabitants, including sea and shore birds, a suite of wadders, and a couple of coyotes! Our Global Explorers, led by Naturalist Mauro Butron, had the chance to discover the mangroves, sand dunes, and other wonders of this impressive environment.
