Cabo Pulmo Reef
Overview
Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park in Baja California Sur is one of the world's greatest conservation success stories — fish biomass increased 460% after the local community banned fishing in 1995. Today, massive schools of bigeye jacks form tornadoes, bull sharks patrol the reef, and mobula rays pass through seasonally. The only living coral reef in the Sea of Cortez.
Marine life
Dive profile
DEPTH PROFILE
DEPTH PROGRESSION & WAYPOINTS: Cabo Pulmo Reef
Location
Near Cabo Pulmo, in the Baja California Sur region of Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
What is special about Cabo Pulmo?
Fish biomass increased 460% after the community banned fishing in 1995 — one of the most successful marine conservation stories in the world.
What can I see?
Massive tornado-like schools of bigeye jacks, bull sharks, mobula rays, sea lions, and occasional whale sharks.
When is bull shark season?
Bull sharks visit from August to November when water temperatures are warmest.
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Data Provenance
This profile is compiled from 3 operator submissions and 142 community logs. Key facts (depth, entry) are verified against official hydrographic charts.