* 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.

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

 

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.

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.

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 now in our online Eco Shop.

The bibliography of esteros is now available
CEDO produced the bibliography of esteros, coastal wetlands in the Northern Gulf of California, as part of a larger project to study the historical ecology of these important sites. Visit our Wetland Research page to learn more.