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BAJA COASTAL INSTITUTE (BCI) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION REGISTERED IN BOTH MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES.

Baja Coastal Institute (BCI) was founded by a group of residents, researchers, and visitors to this unique region in the world, with the desire to give back to this land that has given so much to them. 

WE believe in:

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The importance of research

Reliable information results from rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific research and is essential for us to plan for a sustainable future.

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The power of education

By empowering the younger members of our community with an appreciation of our ecosystems and an understanding of the impact we have on them; we ensure a new generation of leaders motivated to protect them.

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THE strength in community

With solid alliances between organizations, institutions and researchers, educators, students, and communities, we can make the best decisions for the Southeast Region.

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The value of transparency

More than anything, we value the trust that donors, collaborators, volunteers, participants, and allies place in us. That is why we act for the benefit of all of us who live here, and we communicate each of our actions with clarity and transparency.

WE BELIEVE IT IS POSSIBLE TO SEEK ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION AND PRESERVE THE LIFE THAT EXISTS HERE TODAY

TO ACHIEVE IT:

  •  We develop and publish research documents on critical issues for the Southeast Region with the support of scientists and experts.

  • We provide lodging, translation and guidance to scientists and graduate students who arrive here to carry out studies or theses related to the care and preservation of our coastal systems.

  • We share the results of all research vital to the sustainable development of the region in our media and through presentations or seminars given by experts.

  • We are members of  the Cabo Pulmo Vivo Coalition to promote the protection of the Cabo Pulmo National Park and planned development in the region.

  • We facilitate the acquisition and implementation of monitoring systems for illegal fishing in Cabo Pulmo.

  • We participate in the creation and maintenance of an Environmental Education Campus in Cabo Pulmo in which we hold events, conferences, and workshops for residents and visitors, to promote the understanding and protection of our delicate ecosystems.

  • We partner with education experts to turn scientific information into engaging teaching materials and educational experiences to inspire local students and teachers to preserve their environment. We promote, through workshops and experiences for local students, the generation of sustainable projects.

  • We developed an educational platform to share project-based learning tools and curricular programs with educators focused on water care, plastic reduction, and biodiversity care.

  • We are members of  the # DESPLASTIFÍCATE Alliance to promote the reduction of pollution from single-use plastics in Baja California Sur.We promote, through workshops and experiences for local students, the generation of sustainable projects.

  • We developed an educational platform to share project-based learning tools and curricular programs with educators focused on water care, plastic reduction, and biodiversity care.

  • We are members of  the # DESPLASTIFÍCATE Alliance to promote the reduction of pollution from single-use plastics in Baja California Sur.

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TAKE ACTION NOW

With your support, we can double our positive impact in this beautiful region.

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