BAJA COASTAL INSTITUTE (BCI) is a non-profit community organization made up of residents of Cabo Pulmo AND THE SOUTHEAST REGION

We voluntarily contribute time and resources for the conservation of our natural and cultural heritage. Our goal is to contribute to build well-informed decision-making communities for a future with equity and inclusion in a healthy environment.

we believe in

The importance of research

With a rigurous peer-reviewed scientific approach, that produces reliable essential information to plan for a sustainable future.

The power of education

So we can appreciate of our ecosystems and an understand the impact we have on them.

THE strength in community

With solid alliances between organizations, institutions and researchers, educators, students, and communities.

The value of transparency

To act for the benefit of all of us who live here, we must communicate each of our actions with clarity and transparency.

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

TO support this objective we:

fund scientific research on critical issues for the region, publish documents, organize community presentations and participate in different forums to share our results, like the State of Water Forum of BCS.
co-created and maintain 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.
partner with experts on education, to turn scientific information into engaging teaching materials, workshops and experiences, to inspire local students and teachers to preserve their environment.
ignite and support student sustainable projects in the region through local and international ExpoScience Fairs.
developed and update an educational platform to share project-based learning tools on water preservation, plastic reduction, and biodiversity protection.
support scientists and graduate students who arrive here to carry out studies or a thesis related to the care and preservation of our coastal systems.
facilitated the acquisition and implementation of monitoring systems for illegal fishing in Cabo Pulmo.
joined the Cabo Pulmo Vivo Coalition to promote the protection of the Cabo Pulmo National Park and planned development in the region.
also joined # DESPLASTIFÍCATE Alliance to promote the reduction of pollution from single-use plastics in Baja California Sur.