Skip to main content
x

Geo-Quiz #1

By Scuba Diving Partner | Published On April 7, 2009
Share This Article :

Geo-Quiz #1

Isla Guadalupe Map

Mystery Dive Spot is Guadalupe Island

Great White Sharks

Guadalupe Island is fast becoming recognized as the premiere destination to view, photograph and video Carchardon Carcharias, the great white shark, in its' natural environment.

Geography

Located 165 miles from Ensenada, Mexico, Guadalupe's rugged landscape, consists of two ancient overlapping shield volcano's: Mount Augusta and El Picacho. This large island measures 22 miles long with a surface area of 98 square miles.

Marine Mammals

Once a stop for fur traders, Guadalupe Island is now a refuge for the Northern Elephant Seal, Guadalupe Fur Seal and California Sea Lion. This island was declared a pinniped sanctuary by the Mexican Government in 1975 and was one of the last strongholds for the Elephant & Fur seals against hunters.

Diving

The Solmar V luxury liveaboard offers limited load (only 16 passengers) cage diving adventures from August through October to Guadalupe Island at the height of the great white shark migration. Using two 4-man surface cages along with a 2-man submersible cage and only 16 passengers ensures maximum cage time and onboard comfort. These 5 day excursions leave from San Diego in the safety and comfort of our luxury coach to board the Solmar V at the Cruiseport Marina in Ensenada, Mexico. Being available to divers and non-divers alike, these trips are perfect for a mini-vacation including all your family and friends. Boasting crystal clear water and plenty of sharks, this is an experience not to miss. For more info email: ask@solmarV.com or click here.

Brought to you by -- Solmar V

Isla Guadalupe Map

Mystery Dive Spot is Guadalupe Island

Great White Sharks

Guadalupe Island is fast becoming recognized as the premiere destination to view, photograph and video Carchardon Carcharias, the great white shark, in its' natural environment.

Geography

Located 165 miles from Ensenada, Mexico, Guadalupe's rugged landscape, consists of two ancient overlapping shield volcano's: Mount Augusta and El Picacho. This large island measures 22 miles long with a surface area of 98 square miles.

Marine Mammals

Once a stop for fur traders, Guadalupe Island is now a refuge for the Northern Elephant Seal, Guadalupe Fur Seal and California Sea Lion. This island was declared a pinniped sanctuary by the Mexican Government in 1975 and was one of the last strongholds for the Elephant & Fur seals against hunters.

Diving

The Solmar V luxury liveaboard offers limited load (only 16 passengers) cage diving adventures from August through October to Guadalupe Island at the height of the great white shark migration. Using two 4-man surface cages along with a 2-man submersible cage and only 16 passengers ensures maximum cage time and onboard comfort. These 5 day excursions leave from San Diego in the safety and comfort of our luxury coach to board the Solmar V at the Cruiseport Marina in Ensenada, Mexico. Being available to divers and non-divers alike, these trips are perfect for a mini-vacation including all your family and friends. Boasting crystal clear water and plenty of sharks, this is an experience not to miss. For more info email: ask@solmarV.com or click here.

Brought to you by -- Solmar V