Save the Sea of Cortez

I just read a series of articles that made me very sad. Experts agree that the Sea of Cortez is an endangered habitat. I would hope that people can learn from others mistakes, such as how we almost depleted the buffalo almost 100 years ago.

I used to visit the Sea of Cortez in San Carlos (by Guaymas). The water was clear and warm (in the summer), and we'd see a diversity of fish. But even 5-6 years ago, I was painfully aware that the bigger creatures were no longer present. The dive leader I'd go with would tell stories of where he used to see hammerhead sharks, and other sharks as well. But it had been years since he saw one.

Although I can no longer dive, I still would not want to see the beautiful reefs and fish disappear. I am also painfully aware the Mexican government can do little to stop it. I don't know if this is something that the United Nations could take up in their charter, but it may take something that drastic to save this ecosystem.