ARTE FIGURATIVO: FAUNA -

Lobo Marino (Zalophus californianus) Golfo de California, MX

Photo: Gary Melnysyn

                                                                        

"Wolfie" Acrylic on canvas, 120X90 cm.

Wolfie © 2011 BiodiversidART, by Norma Núñez

"Large colonies of Californian Sea Lions are found in the Sea of Cortez. Some of these colonies have been affected by a reduction in local fish stocks, perhaps due in part to over-fishing. Scientific investigation has discovered that these sea lions are feeding on deep water fish that many sea lions would not ordinarily hunt for." 

 -Oceans/ Exploring the secrets of our underwater world © 2012 BBC

 Bigeye Jack (Caranx sexfasciatus) Golfo de California, MX

Photo: Howard Hall

"Blue Hope" Acrylic on canvas, 40X40 cm.

"The Bigeye Jack is reported to reach up to 3.5-feet in length, and is found up to 200 feet deep. It travels in large schools and frequents reefs in search of small fish for food. It is abundant on the Cabo Pulmo Reef where it is seen in massive schools and is preyed upon by Sea Lions. The fish is of keen interest to scuba divers. Its food value is considered “marginal” by locals." 

 -Baja Mexico fishing reports: Fish, flora and fauna pictures and species identification © (1998-2011)