Hello all,
We changed locations this morning to the south end of Isla Carmen within the Bay of Loreto National Marine Park. We’re seeing a little different terrain with some sand dunes at this end of the island. Also, we saw more big horn sheep as we travelled down the island.
The group was able to survey ashore for about 3 hours. We got everyone back aboard and travelled 10 miles to the east to Isla Montserrat. We are contending with some very windy conditions , but the predictions point to a reprieve on the wind tomorrow.
This is just one of the protected marine parks that we are able to access this trip with the required research permits obtained by the scientist team on board. We are very grateful to host this expedition and further the knowledge about this region. It has a special place in our hearts!
Parque Nacional Bahia Loreto (The Bay of Loreto National Marine Park) was created in 1996. The Park covers 2,065 square kilometers in the Sea of Cortez. The marine park consist of five islands Isla del Carmen, Isla Santa Catalina, Isla Coronado, Isla Danzante and Isla Montserrat. The primary mission of the Parque Nacional is to balance the needs of Loreto’s people with the protection and sustainability of the biological resources found inside its boundaries.
Capt Art and Team Searcher
