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Where Sea Lions Ask You To Play: Mexico's Sea of Cortés aboard a small expedition ship

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Steven Newman explores Baja California’s bordering Sea of Cortés, revealing one of the world's richest marine ecosystems, where whales, dolphins, sea lions and spectacular underwater life combine to create an unforgettable wildlife adventure

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Few places capture the richness of marine life quite like Mexico's Sea of Cortés. Described by pioneering oceanographer Jacques Cousteau as "the world's aquarium", its warm, plankton-rich waters attract everything from blue whales and playful sea lions to huge pods of dolphins and an astonishing diversity of fish. Exploring aboard a small expedition ship allows travellers to experience this remarkable ecosystem at water level, where every day is shaped not by a timetable, but by nature itself.

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