The Sea of Cortez

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf body of water
gptkbp:area approximately 160,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:borders gptkb:California
gptkb:Baja_California_Sur
Sonora
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:contains Islands
marine parks
gptkbp:established gptkb:Jacques_Cousteau
gptkbp:famousFor fishing
whale watching
diving
gptkbp:features coral reefs
islands
estuaries
gptkbp:has unique ecosystems
mangroves
numerous species of fish
seagrass_beds
gptkbp:homeTo various marine species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Sea of Cortez
gptkbp:isA marine_biodiversity_hotspot
gptkbp:isChallengedBy marine biologists
gptkbp:isDesignedFor UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:isExaminedBy gptkb:Hernán_Cortés
gptkbp:isExploredIn explorers
gptkbp:isHomeTo dolphins
various bird species
sea lions
sea turtles
sharks
manta rays
gptkbp:isKnownFor scenic beauty
its clear waters
rich fishing grounds
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:California_Current
gptkb:the_Pacific_Ring_of_Fire
gptkb:Baja_California_Peninsula
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy beaches
towns
gptkbp:isUsedFor conservation efforts
recreational activities
scientific research
gptkbp:isVulnerableTo climate change
pollution
natural disasters
overfishing
gptkbp:knownFor biodiversity
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Mexico
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs gptkb:Gulf_of_California
gptkbp:supports tourism
fishing communities