A decree signed in April turns Loreto into a deep-water port, putting the blue whale's sanctuary at risk. Napoleón Fillat reflects on what we lose when we ignore the ocean's wisdom.

On a new-moon night in La Paz Bay, a group of bottlenose dolphins appeared beneath the panga — and started to glow. Esteban Salazar, biologist and photographer, recounts the bioluminescence spectacle that reminded him why he chose conservation.

On Guadalupe Island, a scientific expedition becomes a close encounter with the great white shark. Between fear, respect, and awe, this story reveals the ocean’s fragility and the human impact even in the most remote places. A call to understand before judging, and to protect what we have yet to know.

A journey to the Galápagos at the start of a new year becomes a deep reflection on time, identity, and purpose. Between the ocean, moments of stillness, and silence, an inner dialogue emerges that goes beyond physical exploration, reminding us that everything happens in an instant and that the only place we can truly find ourselves is in the present.

A journey to Magdalena Bay that goes beyond encounters with marine life. Between sunrises, moments of waiting, and the vastness of the ocean, the experience becomes a space for reflection, connection, and understanding. A reminder that nature is not here for us, but that we are part of it.

The El Sargento Ejidal Trail Park is a conservation project in Baja California Sur in which the ejido chooses to protect its land through an ecological easement. For 20 years, these lands are dedicated to nature and community use, preventing urban development. It is a model that shows conservation can also be a form of development, generating benefits for both the community and the environment.

Swimming with orcas in the wild is a highly controversial practice and must be analyzed from several perspectives: animal welfare, human safety, ethics, and conservation. My assessment is based on scientific evidence, international guidelines, and experiences in different countries. Photography by Jorge Cervera Hauser Orca welfare Orcas are extremely intelligent, social, and sensitive animals. Close contact with humans can alter their natural behavior, cause stress, and affe

Did you know that in some areas giant manta rays have lost up to 90% of their population? Foto por Alonso I. Rodriguez de la Parra Mexico is at the forefront of marine research with a project that uses portable underwater ultrasound to study the giant manta ray ( Mobula birostris ). Although similar techniques have been attempted in the past, this is the first time it has been achieved with the scientific backing, specialized equipment, and coordination necessary to obt

El Premio Mares de México 2026 presenta su primer proyecto seleccionado: el Programa de Educación Ambiental Comunitaria en Agua Amarga, desarrollado por ORGCAS. El proyecto impulsa la educación ambiental desde el territorio, integrando trabajo comunitario, ciencia y conocimiento local para el cuidado de los ecosistemas marinos.

A journey to Banco Chinchorro marks the beginning of a personal and professional transformation through photography. What starts as an expedition becomes a profound encounter with nature, through close interaction with crocodiles in their natural habitat. Between adrenaline, respect, and awe, the experience reveals a deeper truth: the need to reconnect with the natural world and learn to coexist with it through empathy and conservation.