Sea turtles in the Sea of Cortez

CIO · Sea of Cortez

Research, Education and Conservation

Science in service of the oceans, together with Gran Acuario Mazatlán.

The CIO is a research center devoted to finding solutions for the oceans and the Sea of Cortez. Together with Gran Acuario Mazatlán it focuses on high-level research that connects people with the natural world.

Our focus

Three pillars, one ocean

Research

High-level science focused on finding solutions for the oceans and the Sea of Cortez.

Education

Bringing knowledge of the marine world to the public and connecting people with the ocean.

Conservation

Protecting marine life and the ecosystems of the Sea of Cortez for future generations.

Centro de Investigaciones Oceánicas del Mar de Cortés

Explore CIO's work

Discover the research and conservation projects connecting people with the Sea of Cortez.

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