The narrow Sea of Cortez also known as Gulf of California is home to a unique and rich ecosystem. The sea sustains a large number of marine mammals, many of which are rare and endangered. Its more than 900 islands are important nesting sites for thousands of seabirds, and its waters are primary breeding, feeding, and nursing grounds for myriad migratory and resident fish species. For decades, the gulf has been a primary source of two of Mexico’s leading marine resources, sardines and anchovies.

This region has historically been a magnet for world-class sport fishing activities, with a rich history of sporting world records. Both commercial and sport fishing are Kino Bay’s life blood. On a balmy evening on the beach, one can see the local fishing pangas come home to Old Kino with their day’s catch and see the lights of the shrimp boats on the sea’s horizon. At day’s end, the sport fisherman are coming home too; every boat captain drives his boat onto his trailer and which is then pulled out of the water by a tractor or truck and placed into storage until the next day. Then the captain on board makes a final call to Rescue One to report that the boat and everyone in it have returned safely.