Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans

The location of the area that we stayed at during the week was at the Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans also known as CEDO along the edge of the Sea of Cortez.  Now CEDO obviously studies the fauna and environments of each ecosystem.  However, it also promotes ecotourism to help in the protection of the life that inhabits the Gulf of California.  When we first arrived an old acquaintance of Glenn and Alex named Polona greeted and introduced us to CEDO and endemic species that live in the Sea of Cortez such as the Totoaba fish and the marine mammal known as the Vaquita.  After a few days, the official host of CEDO Aaron Ramiez returned from his training and proceeded to work with us throughout the trip.  Here is a photo of what the main building at CEDO looked like: