Punta Prieta

photo banner of different intertidal species

Punta Prieta is located in Baja Mexico, on Isla Natividad. This gently sloping site consists mostly of moderately uneven terrain, containing few cracks and folds.

closeup of research site

Punta Prieta is dominated by consolidated bedrock, and the area surrounding the site is comprised of consolidated bedrock. The primary coastal orientation of this site is northwest.

closeup of research site

Biodiversity Surveys were done in 2011. The Biodiversity Survey grid encompasses one section that is approximately 6 meters (along shore) x 25 meters (seaward).

For more information about Punta Prieta, please contact Pete Raimondi (raimondi@ucsc.edu).

Last modified: Aug 08, 2025