Divers here can experience one of the largest ray migrations on Earth.
Typically, a successful scuba trip needs good visibility for spotting wildlife and coral.
At the very top came the Gulf of California, also known as theSea of Cortez.
A California sea lion swims above the baitfish at the Los Islotes sea lion colony near La Paz, Mexico.Credit:Brent Durand/Getty Images
One popular entry point to diving in the Gulf of California is Mexico’s Baja California.
In fact, Jacques Cousteau reportedly referred to the Sea of Cortez as the world’s aquarium."
A good time to visit these waters is between April and June when divers can see mobula rays.
A Mobula Ray, also called Manta Cubana, is flying over the Sea of Cortez near Espiritu Santo Island, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.renacal1/Getty Images
During this time of year, tens of thousands of rays make their way to the Sea of Cortez.
