Gulf of California Day
The Gulf of California is one of the world's most iconic natural landscapes. Its unparalleled beauty and stunning biodiversity attract countless visitors each year. Gulf of California Day: Celebrating a Natural Treasure Every July 14, Gulf of California Day is commemorated, a date dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary ecological, cultural, and economic wealth of this unique sea, as well as strengthening society's commitment to its conservation. The date marks a fundamental milestone for the protection of this ecosystem: on July 14, 2005, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California on the World Heritage List, recognizing them as one of the most important natural sites on the planet for their exceptional biodiversity and universal value. This gulf is also known to oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau as "The Aquarium of the World" because it harbors one of the gr...