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Gray Whales Collection

The majestic gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California Sur, Mexico, are a sight to behold

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Close up view of the skin of an adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Close up view of the skin of an adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Baja California Sur, San Ignacio Lagoon, Sea of Cortez, barnacles, blow, diving, gray whales

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Background imageGray Whales Collection: Gray Whale - San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico

Gray Whale - San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico
SE-1321 Gray Whale San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Grey / Gray Whale - breaching - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey / Gray Whale - breaching - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1415 Grey / Gray Whale - breaching San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Grey Whale - diving - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey Whale - diving - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1337 Grey Whale - diving San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Grey / Gray Whale - calf - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey / Gray Whale - calf - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1414 Grey / Gray Whale - calf San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Grey / Gray Whale - eye - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey / Gray Whale - eye - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1416 Grey / Gray Whale - eye San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Grey Whale - spy-hopping - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey Whale - spy-hopping - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1330 Grey Whale - spy-hopping San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Grey / Gray Whale - lobtailing - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey / Gray Whale - lobtailing - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1410 Grey / Gray Whale - lobtailing San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Grey / Gray Whale - spyhopping - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey / Gray Whale - spyhopping - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1408 Grey / Gray Whale - spyhopping San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Grey Whale - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey Whale - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1339 Grey Whale San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Grey Whale - blowing - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey Whale - blowing - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1340 Grey Whale - blowing San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Christopher Swann / SpecialistStock

Christopher Swann / SpecialistStock
Gray whale (eschrichtius robustus) A graywhale approaches a boat, the eye clealry visible. Pacific Ocean

Background imageGray Whales Collection: A mother California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) and newborn calf in San Ignacio Lagoon

A mother California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) and newborn calf in San Ignacio Lagoon on the Pacific side of
Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Excited whale watchers reach out to kiss a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Excited whale watchers reach out to kiss a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Excited whale watchers reach out to touch a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Excited whale watchers reach out to touch a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Looking into the eye of a California Gray Whale calf (Eschrichtius robustus)

Looking into the eye of a California Gray Whale calf (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Rubbing the baleen plates of a curious California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Rubbing the baleen plates of a curious California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageGray Whales Collection: A rainblow forms from the spout of a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

A rainblow forms from the spout of a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageGray Whales Collection: A curious California Gray Whale calf (Eschrichtius robustus) approaches the boat underwater in San

A curious California Gray Whale calf (Eschrichtius robustus) approaches the boat underwater in San Ignacio Lagoon
Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Whale watchers with California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Whale watchers with California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf in San Ignacio Lagoon on the Pacific side of
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Mexican whalewatchers in pangas and California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Mexican whalewatchers in pangas and California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGray Whales Collection: Lindblad guests in Zodiacs with an adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Lindblad guests in Zodiacs with an adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGray Whales Collection: California Gray Whale eye detail (Eschrichtius robustus) in Magdalena Bay near Puerto Lopez Mateos

California Gray Whale eye detail (Eschrichtius robustus) in Magdalena Bay near Puerto Lopez Mateos on the Pacific side
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGray Whales Collection: California Gray Whale calf (Eschrichtius robustus) approaching Zodiac in Magdalena Bay near Puerto

California Gray Whale calf (Eschrichtius robustus) approaching Zodiac in Magdalena Bay near Puerto Lopez Mateos
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect



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The majestic gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California Sur, Mexico, are a sight to behold. As they migrate each winter from the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula to the Sea of Cortez, these magnificent creatures captivate onlookers with their close-up views. One can't help but be fascinated by the intricate details of an adult California Gray Whale's skin. Up close, you can see barnacles and whale lice clinging onto its massive body. It's a testament to the symbiotic relationship between these marine animals. In this serene lagoon, flukes exposed gracefully breach the water's surface as if waving hello to excited spectators. The blowholes release powerful sprays that create a mesmerizing spectacle against the backdrop of clear blue skies. Whale watchers eagerly await moments when these gentle giants dive into the depths below. Their graceful movements and sheer size leave everyone in awe as they disappear beneath the waves. San Ignacio Lagoon is also home to playful calves who accompany their mothers during this incredible journey. These young gray whales bring joy and wonderment as they swim alongside boats filled with amazed visitors. Spy-hopping becomes an enchanting experience when witnessing a curious grey whale peeking above water level before submerging again. This behavior allows them to observe their surroundings while captivating human hearts with their intelligence and curiosity. As you explore this breathtaking sanctuary, it becomes evident why San Ignacio Lagoon is such a vital habitat for gray whales. It provides them with shelter, food sources like barnacles, and opportunities for social interactions within their community. They have become ambassadors for conservation efforts worldwide due to their remarkable migration patterns and vulnerability as an endangered species. They remind us all of our responsibility to protect our oceans' biodiversity so future generations can witness these awe-inspiring creatures firsthand. So come immerse yourself in nature's grandeur at San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California Sur, Mexico.