857-90886 - A newborn gray whale calf (Eschrichtius robustus) surfaces in Laguna San Ignacio, on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and part of the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, it is the last undeveloped gray whale birthing lagoon on the planet, Mexico
857-90860 - A gray whale swims near tourists in Ojo de Liebre Lagoon near the town of Guerrero Negro in Mexico's southern Baja California state, February 18, 2009. The Gray Whale emigrate every year from the North American Pacific Coast from arctic seas to the lagoons of Baja California, Mexico for mating and calving. The whales make one of the longest of all mammalian migrations, averaging 10,000-14,000 miles, Mexico
857-90888 - Tourists explore the natural salt flats on the shores of Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California Sur, Mexico. In 2000, thanks to national and international pressure, the Mexican government cancelled a joint venture with Mitsubishi subsidiary ESSA (Exportadora de Sal, S.A) to establish the largest industrial salt evaporation facility in the world. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and part of the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, the lagoon is the last undeveloped gray whale birthing area on the planet, Mexico
857-90859 - A gray whale swims near tourists in a boat in Ojo de Liebre Lagoon near the town of Guerrero Negro in Mexico's southern Baja California state, February 18, 2009. The Gray Whale emigrate every year from the North American Pacific Coast from arctic seas to the lagoons of Baja California, Mexico for mating and calving. The whales make one of the longest of all mammalian migrations, averaging 10,000-14,000 miles, Mexico
1112-2175 - Close up of California gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) approaching Zodiac underwater in Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
1112-430 - California gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) close to whale watchers' boat, San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
1112-433 - California gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) touched by excited whale watcher, San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
1036-109 - Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) surfacing to blow near boat. Yellowish barnacles and mottled pigmentation typical of this species. Baja California, Mexico