Macro Diving in San Carlos: The Hidden Life of the Sea of Cortez
When we pack the trucks in Tucson and head down to San Carlos, most divers are dreaming of playful sea lions at San Pedro Nolasco Island or cruising eagle rays. But if you only look out into the blue, you’re missing half the show. Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez the “Aquarium of the World,” and a lot of that life is smaller than your thumb. Here is your guide to the tiny, bizarre, and beautiful macro creatures hiding right under your nose on your next Mexico trip.