Gray whales are now considered to be friendly beasts in Laguna San Ignacio. This photograph from National Geographic’s 57 best images of the year says it all.
A tourist on a boat in Laguna San Ignacio reaches into the water in the hope of petting one of many gray whales that frequent the bay to mate and care for their young. Once feared by fishermen, the unusually friendly animals are now a crucial part of the economy.
This photo was originally published in “Baja California’s Recipe for Saving Fishing Communities,” in September 2017.
PHOTOGRAPH BY THOMAS P. PESCHAK, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
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Gray whales are now considered to be friendly beasts in Laguna San Ignacio. This photograph from National Geographic’s 57 best images of the year says it all.
A tourist on a boat in Laguna San Ignacio reaches into the water in the hope of petting one of many gray whales that frequent the bay to mate and care for their young. Once feared by fishermen, the unusually friendly animals are now a crucial part of the economy.
This photo was originally published in “Baja California’s Recipe for Saving Fishing Communities,” in September 2017.
PHOTOGRAPH BY THOMAS P. PESCHAK, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
