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Giants at Risk: What is Threatening the Blue Whale in the Loreto Sanctuary?
The blue whale faces critical threats in Loreto due to underwater noise, food scarcity caused by climate change, and maritime traffic. Scientists urge stronger protection measures in the Sea of Cortez in 2026.
May 61 min read
A White Miracle in the Sea of Cortez: Rare Albinistic Blue Whale "Galleta de Sal" Spotted in Loreto
The Loreto Bay National Park has witnessed one of the most astonishing events in modern marine biology this March 2026. Researchers and tourists were surprised by the presence of a blue whale with albinism (or leucism), an extremely rare genetic phenomenon in the largest animal on the planet. Affectionately known by the scientific community as "Galleta de Sal" (Salt Cracker), this individual has returned to Sudcalifornian waters, reminding us that the Sea of Cortez remains
Mar 101 min read
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