Revillagigedo Archipelago

Mexico
10
days spent
5
Published Stories

about

Two hundred and fifty miles off Mexico's Pacific coast, the Revillagigedo Archipelago—made up of four remote volcanic islands—rises from deep blue water in sheer, wave-battered cliffs. Beneath the surface, giant oceanic manta rays, massive schools of hammerheads, humpback whales, and countless other pelagic species patrol these protected waters. Powerful currents, nutrient-rich upwellings, and complete isolation have kept this UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the last true frontier dive destinations in the world, earning it the name "the Galápagos of North America."

species

Giant Oceanic Manta Rays, Hammerhead Sharks, Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Whale Sharks, Silky Sharks, Galapagos Sharks

dates

May 25 – Jun 3, 2024

Key impact areas

Natural Environment & Habitat Protection
Natural Resource Management
Climate Resilience
Mexico Liveaboards

A liveaboard diving company operating in remote marine regions such as the Revillagigedo Archipelago (Socorro Islands). Their trips combine world-class diving with research partnerships to monitor species like giant manta rays, sharks, and whales.

Pelagios Kakunjá

A marine conservation organization based in La Paz that specializes in research on large pelagic species, including sharks, rays, and other migratory animals. Their scientific findings inform policy, improve fisheries management, and promote the creation of marine protected areas.

Pelagios Kakunjá

A marine conservation organization based in La Paz that specializes in research on large pelagic species, including sharks, rays, and other migratory animals. Their scientific findings inform policy, improve fisheries management, and promote the creation of marine protected areas in Mexico’s Pacific and Gulf waters.

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