Know, educate and conserve for a sustainable sea

Revillagigedo Clarion shark research Pelagios Kakunja

Pelagios means “open sea" in Greek and Kakunjá means "protection" in the native Baja California Guaycura language.

Mau and James shark research Pelagios Kakunja

We are a non-profit organization created in 2010 by two Mexican scientists

Isla_San_Benedicto shark research Pelagios Kakunja

Marine Park Extension

In 2017, Pelagios Kakunjá together with governing bodies helped to extend the marine reserve of the Archipelago of Revillagigedo.

Internship program

Learn what it takes to be a shark researcher

"We need to respect the oceans and take care of them as if our lives depended on it. Because they do."

Sylvia Earle

“Diving in the Sea of Cortés you would find all of the big animals, everywhere.”

Manuel Lazcano