Home Tours & Attractions Join Us for Awe-Inspiring Whale Watching in a Newly Protected Zone Join Us for Awe-Inspiring Whale Watching in a Newly Protected Zone by Brent May October 22, 2019 by Brent May 2.4K A 280-square kilometer zone off the coast of Puerto Escondido has been designated a protected whale watching zone. This is the second designated zone after an area off the Mazunte coast. Lying between Puerto Escondido and Huatulco, the Mazunte zone was designated in 2015. The humpbacks seen off the coasts of Puerto Escondido and Huatulco are from a population group originating in California/Oregon/Washington. To read more about the whales off of our coast and their migration, check out our story here. The federal Secretariat of the Environment (Semarnat) declared the protected area working alongside the UMAR,or the Universidad del Mar, a dedicated marine biology university with branches in Huatulco, Puerto Escondido and Puerto Angel and the whale-watching cooperative Rosa delos Vientos (Compass Rose). The declaration of the protected zone is a catalyst to the tourism sector on the coast. The zone creates more visibility but also stipulating the conditions of observation for local boaters and guides. The boat captains will also receive training to benefit from the research to learn to observe the whales. Whale-watching Season Whales can be seen off the coast of Huatulco generally from mid-December through March. The majority of whales that can be observed are humpbacks. But blue whales, gray whales and orcas can also more rarely be seen. The humpback is a favorite among whale watchers because of their spectacular movements of breeching (jumping out of the water) and slapping the surface. Humpback Migration Most noteworthy, humpbacks have the longest migratory voyage of any mammal. The whales commonly travel over 10,000 miles from feeding grounds in the north to calving grounds in subtropical or tropical waters. The humpbacks passing through the waters off the coast of Huatulco belong to a distinct population segment classified as “threatened” by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). As a matter of fact, several population groups exist throughout the world in all major oceans. When can I See Humpbacks in Huatulco? 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Brent May Brent May is the GM and Founder of Mexico Living. He is highly motivated and strives for excellence in order to provide the best service possible for foreigners buying property in Mexico. He understands some of the frustrations people may have while searching for a property in paradise and has learned from his own experiences buying and living in Mexico. Brent and his wife are grateful for the opportunities they have and to be able to live in a place most people vacation in. Brent's extensive knowledge and experience in the buying process will leave you at ease while buying property in Mexico. previous post Investment in Mexico: Top 3 Reasons to Consider Real Estate Investment in Mexico next post What is the Real Meaning of the Day of the Dead in Mexico? You may also like Archaeologists unearth colourful pre-Hispanic tombs with striking murals... June 9, 2023 Cinco De Mayo’s Surprise Victory Affected Both Mexican,... May 4, 2023 Inside a Cenote — The Doorway to Mexico’s... July 22, 2022 5 Secret Beaches in Huatulco to Visit This... July 15, 2022 Progreso to Open New Inflatable Water Park this... May 23, 2022 Time for a Road Trip? 5 Alternative Tourism... June 4, 2021 What to Do in Sisal, the New Magic... May 6, 2021 Traditional Healing and Ecotourism April 16, 2021 When Can I See Humpbacks in Huatulco? November 28, 2020 The Turtles of Escobilla November 6, 2020 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
