The UABCS (Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Sur) biologists  conducted their second census in Laguna San Ignacio and counted the following: 30 mothers and calves, and 15 single whales, for a total of 75 whales.

A very special mother and calf gray whale in Laguna San Ignacio. Photo by Rob Nawojchik.

The numbers are building! The shore-based census in LA has tracked almost 600 southbound gray whales, most of which will enter one of more of Baja’s lagoons. Keep track of that census here: http://www.acs-la.org/daily.htm.

We’re getting ready to take our lucky eco-tourists south for that family reunion!