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Your donation will create a positive change in the seas of Mexico.
Conserving the ocean through science, environmental education, art, and purposeful expeditions.
— HOW WE PROTECT THE OCEAN

LEARN ABOUT THE PROJECTS
GET INVOLVED AND PARTICIPATE

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Environmental education

Programs for coastal communities, schools and visitors that connect people with the sea.
 

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Science

Field research on key species, marine ecosystems and anthropological analysis in the marine-coastal territory of Mexico.

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Arts and entertainment

Documentaries, photography, music and narrative as a driving force of oceanic culture and social change.
 

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Tourism with a purpose

Expeditions that fund conservation. Every trip is field science, not just adventure.
 

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— STREAMING

DISCOVER NEW RELEASES ON OUR PLATFORM

SOON

DOCUMENTARY

Melecio - A story from Magdalena Bay

Mele Zarabia is one of four brothers who 15 years ago believed in an idea: to develop open sea tourism in Magdalena Bay.

NEW RELEASE

SHORT FILM

La Ventana

Alonso I. Rodríguez explores the surroundings of Isla Cerralvo to share with us the natural beauty that inhabits this corner of Baja California Sur.

NEW RELEASE

MINI DOCUMENTARY - INTERNATIONAL

Letter from a whale guide

Swimming alongside whales: a lesson in respect and coexistence with the ocean.

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SAVING THE QUEENS OF THE REVILLAGIGEDO ARCHIPELAGO

Research on parturition, nursery, and feeding habitats of the giant manta ray in Revillagigedo, Banderas, and the Gulf of California — generating essential information for its conservation.

Giant Manta Ray
Mexican Pacific
2024 - 2026
— CALL FOR PROPOSALS

SELECTED PROJECTS.

We support selected initiatives that generate real impact in marine conservation, science, and environmental education. The call for proposals is open for new projects.

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REVILLAGIGEDO · SCIENCE

Saving the Queens

Identification of parturition, nursery, and feeding habitats of the giant manta ray using satellite telemetry and ultrasound.
 

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BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR · EDUCATION

Environmental Education, Agua Amarga

Community program that promotes local ecological knowledge and active participation in coastal conservation.

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GULF OF CALIFORNIA · CONSERVATION

Sea Lion Rescue

Rescue and veterinary care to mitigate sea lion entanglement in fishing gear and marine debris.
 

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MEXICAN CARIBBEAN · CONSERVATION

Manatees from the Gulf to the Caribbean

Science, education, and regeneration across 14 sites where the West Indian manatee lives, from Veracruz to Xcalak.

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BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR · SCIENCE

Shark and Pelagic Species Monitoring

Satellite telemetry to identify movement patterns and aggregation zones of sharks, marlin, and tuna in BCS.

Technological Pavilion of Mares de México

An immersive space at Parque Ecológico Zacango, Toluca. It inspires people of all ages to connect with the ocean and commit to its conservation. Thanks to this project, we drive environmental education, scientific outreach, and programs that strengthen the relationship between people and the sea.

— MARES DE MÉXICO TECHNOLOGICAL PAVILION
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ADVENTURE
EXPEDITIONS

SAFARI AND DIVING

Expeditions to Mexico's most extraordinary seas. It's not tourism—it's adventure with a purpose: field science, marine life, and experiences that change your perspective on the world.

Day trips to observe marine wildlife and explore coastal ecosystems in a close and guided experience.

Safari

ALL YEAR ROUND

Dive

Get certified or plan your next trip. Safe, guided experiences designed for the sea.

CERTIFICATIONS · GUIDED

REMOTE ISLANDS

Expeditions to remote corners accessible only by boat, exploring distant islands and unique diving sites.

Liveaboard

PERSONALIZED

Expeditions designed with you: personal trips, documentaries or scientific missions.

Tailored

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— CAMPAIGNS WORTH SUPPORTING

YOUR VOICE
PROTECT THE OCEAN.

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ACTIVE

No more cruise ships in Loreto

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ACTIVE

No to the fourth pier in Cozumel

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ACTIVE

No to deep-sea mining

— OCEANIC CULTURE

STORIES INSPIRED BY THE SEA.

A community that thinks about, documents, and cares for the ocean from diverse perspectives. Because protecting the ocean is not just science—it's art, storytelling, exploration, and conversation.

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AR

Alonso I. Rodríguez de la Parra
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FL

Frida Lara
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ES

Esteban Salazar
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CT

Camilo Thompson
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NF

Napoleón Fillat
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— NEWS

WHAT'S
HAPPENING.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Events we host to connect, explore, and share our passion for the sea.

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— ABOUT US

WE ARE PART
OF THE OCEAN.

Mares de México was born with one certainty: protecting the ocean requires more than science. It requires culture, community, art, and collective will.

SCIENCE
Rigorous field research
ART
Culture as a driver of change
EDUCATION
For communities and visitors
ACTION
Campaigns and environmental policy

"You don't need to be a great scientist to make a difference. We, ordinary people, are the ones who must speak up and lead by example."

ALONSO I. RODRÍGUEZ DE LA PARRA · FOUNDER
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