The waters off the Pacific coast of Mexico are rich in marine life. There are several species of Cetaceans, or whales, which appear along the coast. The Pacific gray whale, a cousin of the now-extinct Atlantic gray whale, migrates along the Artic-Pacific corridor yearly, and during winter, moves to their breeding grounds off the Mexican coast.



Numbers of gray whales are slowly increasing, with current estimates at about 26,000 total. Another visitor to the Mexican coastline is the Humpback whale. Also decimated by European and American whalers, the humpback is still considered endangered and will likely be a rare sight for many years to come.

Although Cabo San Lucas gets most of the fame for Mexican sportfishing, the other resorts of the Pacific coast of Mexico have an abundance of excellent game fish. Of the billfish species, five live here in large numbers: swordfish, sailfish, striped marlin, blue marlin, and black marlin.



While the billfish are generally considered to be the most sought-after game fish, the feisty roosterfish, several species of Jack, surfperch, dorado, mackerel, and various species of tuna also inhabit these waters. There are also many species of sharks living off the coast here, including hammerheads.

Sea  Turtle Sanctuaries: Mexico is one of the world's premier hosts of Turtle  Sanctuaries . Sea turtles have been nesting here for 150 million years - today,  their nesting areas are protected, and special tours, with limited numbers of  people per group are available from the Pacific Coastal destinations of Puerto Escondido and Huatulco.

Watching the whales frolic in the waters of the Pacific Ocean is one of those  experiences you will never forget your entire life. Travel to the Baja California region around La Paz.