New Whale Species Discovered in Baja Waters (Probably)
The potential discovery of a new whale species has given a weary world a happy reminder that the earth still has joyful mysteries to share, that local boys from small towns can still make huge contributions to science, and that in Baja, right when we need them the most, the whales can still be relied upon to appear to fill us with wonder and inspire us with their 50 million years of sustainably inhabiting the earth.
El Pardito: A Fishing Family’s Conservation Transformation
The Cuevas family has lived on El Pardito, a rock in the Sea of Cortez, for 4 generations. This story charts the family’s journey from shark hunting to ocean conservation, and some of the stops along the way.
A Pericue Named Fabian: The Making of a Todos Santos Rebel
He really was just a good Catholic boy trying to make the padres proud, but suspicion and cruelty transformed him into something they foolishly feared he was all along, the vicious leader of a rebellion.
A Pirate, A Priest, A Partera: Three Powerful Characters Who Shaped the Spirit of Todos Santos
A fun walk through the 19th century in Todos Santos with three intriguing characters whose legacies still reverberate in the town today.
The Cabalgatas of Baja California Sur: Friendship, Pride and a Parade of Horsemen
Friendship, pride and a revitalization of the great ranchero traditions in Baja California Sur.
Griselda Lorena Sotelo Amaya: A Family Saved Through Conservation
Griselda was the first female firefighter comandante in Latin America, and remains the only one in Baja California Sur. Turtles gave her her start.
The Last Fishermen of Isla Espiritu Santo
The Puppo Brothers are 81 and 91 years old, and they are the last independent fishermen of Isla Espiritu Santo. This is their story.
Baja’s Shark Super Highway
“Dr. Hammerhead” made an amazing discovery. “The sharks were swimming like we would drive a car down the highway, directly from one point to another.”
La Ruta de Plata / The Silver Route in Baja California Sur
The Silver Route Museum celebrates the global, multicultural history of El Triunfo and surrounding Baja Sur towns as they rose and fell with the gold and silver mining industries, and outlines a vision for the future of the region as a center for scientific research and ecotourism.