* 2007 Winners of Mexico's National Conservation Award

Welcome to the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans, CEDO.  Join us as we explore the creatures, habitats and cultures of the Sonoran Desert and Sea of Cortez.

CEDO comes from its name in Spanish, El Centro de Estudios de Desiertos y Océanos. We opened our doors in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, México, in 1980. Each year thousands of people participate in our research, education and conservation programs. CEDO maintains a biological field station for visiting classes and field researchers. Our visitor center/gift shop is open daily, and we offer eco-adventures for families and children. Make sure to come see us in Puerto Peñasco. We work closely with visitors, local communities and the government to understand and minimize human impact on local environments and species.

Northern Gulf and CEDO News

CEDO's March E-Newsletter Is Out
Click here to read it now.

Join us at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 13-14th
CEDO will have a table and booth at this year's festival. Presentations from CEDO-related authors will occur over the two-day event. 30th anniversary merchandise and, of course, books will be on sale. More information can be found here.

Save the Date: 30th Anniversay Celebration in Tucson, May 1st
Join CEDO to celebrate our anniversary at Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson. Live music, sustainable seafood, kid's activities - including hands-on fun with marine tidepool creatures and desert critters, and educational booths on CEDO's programs, will all be a part of the festivities. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with all of our friends, colleagues and supporters. Click here for more information, or on the event poster below.

Celebrate CEDO's 30th Anniversary This Year
What began in 1980 is still continuing today, and this year we would like to invite our members, friends, colleagues, visitors and anyone else who has a connection to CEDO, to celebrate our 30th anniversary with us. Please visit our 30th Anniversary webpage for more information, but make sure to check back regularly, as we will be continually updating the page throughout the year. 

Open Position: Sustainable Tourism Assistant
We are looking for a leader to promote sustainable tourism and ecotourism in the Northern Gulf of California. If interested, click here.

Bahía San Jorge's Wetlands Recognized as Internationally Important
Read more about this significant declaration, under the Ramsar Convention, in our press release section.

 

Marine Reserves Can Be An Effective Tool For Managing Fisheries
Read all about why in a recent article in Science Daily.

Order Your 2010 Northern Gulf of California Tide Calendars
Our calendars are available in our online Eco Shop.