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The Gulf of California is a 500-mile long stretch of water that separates Baja California from mainland Mexico. The gulf was created when tectonic plates segregated the land over five million years ago. The Colorado River prevents the gulf from stretching further.
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Fast Facts
- Also known as Sea of Cortez
- Known in the Spanish language Mar de Cortes
- Separates the Baja California Peninsula from Mexian mainland
- Declared as a World Heritage site by UNESCO
- More than 900 islands
- Home to Sperm Whales, Sea Turtles and Giant Pacific Mantas
- Bordered the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora and Sinaloa
- Gulf is believed to have opened up 5.3 million years ago
- Surface area is about 160,000 km² (62,000 square miles)
- Largest Islands: Isla Angel de la Guardia and Tiburon Island
- Depth at the estuary near Yuma, Arizona to in excess of 3000m in the deepest parts
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Major Islands
Though over 900 islands populate the gulf, the two largest are Isla Angel de la Guarda and Tiburon Island. Isla Angel de la Guarda, also known as Archangel Island, is in the northwest region of the Gulf of California and acts as a biological reserve for the multitude of lizards that inhabit it. Tiburon Island (literally "Shark Island" in Spanish) is considered part of the state of Sonora in Mexico and is closer to mainland Mexico, east of Archangel Island. This island was formerly inhabited by Seri natives but is currently an ecological preserve. -
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#REV: REV issues GULF OF ALASKA STORM SHOULD REACH THE AREA WEDNESDAY for Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eas http://tinyurl.com/yc8ngcc
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The Blue Edge - $16.50
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Colour Map North America Mexico California Gulf - $17.65
An Antique Map, Date If Known Will Be In Title.C1880-C1920 Scan Size Is Approx 20 X 14.5 Inches (501X370).. All Are Genuine Antiques And Not Modern Reproductions.
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#wild9 - Exequiel Ezcurra and leading researchers launch a new vision for the Gulf of California tonight at the WILD Blue session.
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RT @oceansolutions Don't miss Wild Blue II - Gulf of California - streaming live from #wild9, tonight @ 7pm EST, 10 Pacific http://wild9.org
@paulhjimerson | November 11, 2009 09:54 PM -
Don't miss Wild Blue II - Gulf of California - streaming live from #wild9, tonight @ 7pm EST, 10 Pacific http://wild9.org
@oceansolutions | November 11, 2009 07:50 PM -
#REV: REV issues GULF OF ALASKA STORM SHOULD REACH THE AREA WEDNESDAY for Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eas http://tinyurl.com/yc8ngcc
@iembot_rev | November 10, 2009 06:49 AM -
#REV: REV issues GULF OF ALASKA STORM SHOULD REACH THE AREA WEDNESDAY for Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eas http://tinyurl.com/ycrg9jx
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Colour Map North America Mexico California Gulf - $17.65
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The Blue Edge - $16.50
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California Golden Bears 3 Golf Ball Gift Pack w/ Kool Tool - NCAA College Athletics - $40.00
Three top quality golf balls, four tees, Kool Tool and ball marker.
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Gulf of California Travel
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