The mission of the fund is to conserve the natural heritage of Baja California Sur by supporting and strengthening conservation actions in its natural protected areas to benefit the local inhabitants, visitors and future generations. FOSANP is managed by a local not for profit conservation organization, NIPARAJA, A.C.
NIPARAJA is responsible for managing and administrating the funds obtained. The Mexican Park Service is responsible for the implementation of projects under the supervision of a Board of Directors with representatives from the local community, The Nature Conservancy, tour operators, academics and protected area managers. The board guarantees transparent management of the fund.

Protected Areas in Southern Baja California:

-Loreto Bay National Park
Harbors the greatest diversity of marine mammals in Mexico. Once the historic capital of the Californias, Loreto is today the region's capital of colonial missions and sport fishing.

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-Cabo Pulmo National Park
Is the northernmost living coral reef in the Eastern Pacific and nesting ground for several species of sea turtles.

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-"Sierra La Laguna" Biosphere Reserve
Is a huge natural reservoir for rare and unique species. In this Biosphere Reserve you can find high mountains with temperate pines forests, running rivers, unique desert vegetation and tropical woodlands.

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-"El Vizcaino" Biosphere Reserve
Contains coastal lagoons which are important reproduction and wintering sites for the grey whale, California sea lion, northern elephant-seal and blue whale. The lagoons are also home to four species of marine turtles. Inland, it houses the largest trove of ancient rock art in the Americas.

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-The Gulf of California Islands Flora and Fauna Reserve
Includes some of the world´s most ecologically intact islands. These islands provide nesting and breeding areas for numerous marine mammals and sea birds. Several endemic species of flora and fauna also inhabit the islands.

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-Cabo San Lucas Flora and Fauna Reserve
Is the merging point of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. Deep submarine canyons, sand falls and rocky reefs provide multiple habitats for an abundant marine life.

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