Cabo San Lucas - Entangled Sea Lions
We are currently monitoring 3 active entanglement cases in Cabo San Lucas. The animals come and go from the area and can be seen near Los Arcos and the marina. If you sight any of these entangled sea lions please report their location and submit photos to us via WhatsApp message or email rescate@mmwrc.org
Do not approach or disturb the animals as this will only make them more fearful and evasive when we make our rescue attempts. Gracias!
WHALE SHARK SEASON
Whale Shark season is OPEN!
Each year from roughly November through April, La Paz is a destination for young whale sharks who feed on the abundance plankton in our bay. This has become a world renowned tourist attraction that allows paying guests the opportunity to snorkel next to these incredible sharks with one of many federally authorized tour operators. This also means that there is a higher instance of whale shark strandings at this time of year, and annually we see 1-2 individuals end up either live stranded on a shifting sand bar or dead strand on a beach due to natural causes or a boat strike. MMWRC.org and PROFEPA respond to these strandings and we appreciate all the efforts and cooperation of the tour operators with theses cases.
CABO PULMO-Entangled Sea Lion
This subadult male CA Sea Lion is currently in the vicinity of Cabo Pulmo. Our network and the authorities are monitoring the animal as we plan for a rescue in the next couple of days.
FINALLY RESCUED!
'Pancho' RESCUED! TWICE!!
Cabo Dolphins and PROFEPA made it happen and we finally rescued this guy in September only to have him get himself entangled again a month later! We were able to rescue him a SECOND TIME and we hope he's able to avoid another entanglement. This is a friendly reminder to PLEASE fish responsibly, collect all your line and hooks and dispose of them properly, and avoid charters that feed wildlife. You are only contributing to the grand problem by teaching wildlife to get near humans which puts them in harms' ways. It is against the law to interact with marine mammals, environmentally irresponsible, and dangerous. These wild animals bite and carry disease, even if your fishing guide tells you it's a "friendly sea lion named Pancho".