The Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) is readying to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Events include this weekend’s beach clean-up (Oct. 24th), an environmental contest, along with a fundraising dinner and dance on Nov. 7th. CEDO, which promotes activities encompassing coastal and marine life conservation, research, and environmental education is currently […]
“Grupo Lobos” fishermen, who promote environmental awareness throughout the community and the conservation of Isla San Jorge (Bird Island), are part of an ongoing biological monitoring program of islands within the Gulf of California. Grupo Lobos has been monitoring sea lions in order to evaluate their health conditions and population growth, along with variability of […]
We’ll have as much fun as always with you and new friends of CEDO: good food, unusual and beautiful silent auction items, music, dancing and a secret raffle ticket winner gift. You’ll just have to join us to find out what that is! Stay updated at: Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans
CEDO Press Release: Ángeles Sánchez, Efraín Wong y Paloma Valdivia A group of 6 coastal fishermen from the communities of Bahía San Jorge, Puerto Peñasco, and the Golfo de Santa Clara recently took part in the exchange event entitled De Pescador a Pescador (Fishermen to Fishermen), with support from the Intercultural Center for the Study […]
CEDO presents comprehensive management project of coastal fishing within Biological and Fishing Corridor from Puerto Peñasco to Puerto Lobos Last week, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) formally presented their project entitled “Management and Temporary Spatial Regulation for Coastal Fishing in the Biological and Fishing Corridor Puerto Peñasco – Puerto […]
This year will be great blooming plant viewing in the Dunes and Pinacate. And, as always, the Tidepools and Estuary are one-of-a-kind tours: each time you go, you’ll see something new! Pinacate Adventure: February 14, Saturday Kayaking in Morua Estuary: March 7, Saturday Dunes Tour: April 3, Friday Kayaking in Morúa Estuary: April 4, Saturday […]
Un excelente regalo para ofrecer a los amigos o a la familia en esta navidad a la vez que se apoya a la protección de especies en peligro de extinción es una botella o el paquete de botellas de vino coleccionables que promueve el CEDO. El Centro Intercultural de Estudios de Desiertos y Océanos en […]
There’s a wonderful gift out there for friends and family this holiday season, which at the same time aims to help protect 6 endangered species found in the Gulf of California. This perfect gift would be a bottle of wine, or a package of six wines, promoted by the Intercultural Center for the Study of […]
CEDO’s First “Sustainable Market” is November 8 10am – 4pm Tents for vendors will be set up in front of the Gift Shop at CEDO in Las Conchas, Puerto Peñasco. The ‘sustainable’ vendors are listed below, selected for their environmentally responsible and local focus. CEDO will also have food and beverage to consume as […]
Our year-long, resident field education internship is a great opportunity to learn and grow with CEDO. *** Resident Field Education Internship position for 2014-2015 is open.*** The Intercultural Center for the Studies of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO), offers this opportunity to bilingual recent graduates and young professionals interested on promoting conservation of the natural resources […]
By Biologist Abraham Meza López The Vaquita Marina (Phocoena sinus) belongs to the family of sea mammals (Phocoenidae) and, along with dolphins and whales, forms part of the cetacean order (Cetacea). The Vaquita is unique across the globe, not only because its entire population is restricted within a reduced area of the Upper Gulf of […]
After wrapping up a busy Wet Feet Summer Camp, CEDO’s first Thursday Environmental film night was moved to this Thursday, July 10th 7 p.m. Abraham Meza López, CEDO intern for the past two years, explains this Thursday’s film HOME (2009) is personally one of his favorites as it “details the history of the Earth and […]
Get ready for CEDO’s 2014 Wet Feet Ocean Camp!! The English language session is scheduled for June 26 – 30. Camp is for ages 10 – 14 (in some instances they’ll accept a 9 year old camper). CEDO’s Wet Feet camps always create awe and wonder among campers – and they have such a wonderful […]
Despite a recent self-imposed “off season” on Black Murex (Muricanthus nigritus), also known as Radish Murex and locally as Black Chinese Snail, local fishermen in the Upper Gulf Reserve are concerned about others coming in to disrupt fragile fishing areas. Earlier this week, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) issued […]
The first Thursday of each month is environmental film night at the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO). This Thursday, May 8, the free film begins at 7 p.m. at the CEDO Field Station in Las Conchas with popcorn and refreshments available for just 10 pesos! Catch an environmental flick each […]
