Jacques Cousteau described the Sea of Cortéz in Baja Mexico as the “world’s aquarium” and the “Galapagos of North America.” The beach 1/2 a block from our villa is adjacent to a wonderful reef full of fish and flora. We can wade into shallow water, slip into a lagoon or dive off rock into ten feet or more of clear, blue water teeming with life.

The abundance and variety of fish in the Sea of Cortez around La Paz is amazing! These waters contain 875 species of fish and a large and stable number of game fish. The Baja Pirates of La Paz Fleet catches the fish listed on this page as well as several other species.

Illustrates 80 common reef fish species. Emphasis is placed on common species that inhabit inshore reefs and adjacent sand, rubble and weed habitats. Many of the reef fish represented on this pamphlet can be found along the Pacific Coast from Southern California to Northern Ecuador.

Peacock Fish 24. Istiophorus platypterus. Mackerel Scad 19. Decapterus macarellus. Yellowfin Surgeonfish 25. Acanthurus xanthopterus. Pixy Hawkfish Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus. White Mullet 26. Mugil curema. Striped Marlin 27. Kajikia audax. Dasyatis 28. Megamouth Shark 14. Megachasma pelagios. Great White Shark 29.

The most comprehensive field guide ever compiled for identifying reef fishes from the Gulf of California to the Pacific coast of Panama, including offshore islands. More than 500 photographs of 400 species taken in their natural habitat. The book …

The most comprehensive field guide ever compiled for identifying reef fishes from the Gulf of California to the Pacific coast of Panama. More than 500 photographs of 400 species taken in their natural habitat.

La Paz region has great interest for ornamental fishing and sport diving indus-tries. Therefore, this study was aimed to investigate the spatial and temporal patterns of reef fish diversity....

The BEST and arguably most sustainable snorkel tour you can take of the Sea of Cortez. Aiden’s Ocean Safari was incredible. We saw over five large species, countless reef fish, learned about each, and have beautifully edited videos. His boat captain also picked up ever piece of trash we saw (incredible!)

Guided scuba diving tours from beginner to advanced, with reef and wreck diving options. PADI certification courses for beginners and advanced divers. Explore nearby reefs and discover the fascinating world underwater. Custom diving, snorkeling, fishing or seafari trips for small groups or individuals seeking a more personalized experience.

Baja Mexico is a world-class fishing destination with more than 800 identified species of fish swimming in just the Sea of Cortez. Year-round, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the fish of a lifetime. Many of the same game fish that are caught on conventional fishing tackle can also be caught on the fly.