The Prescott College Kino Bay Center for Cultural and Ecological Studies is located on the edge of the Central Gulf Coast Subdivision of the Sonoran Desert, and on the shores of the Midriff Island region of the Gulf of California. This area represents a transition zone between the temperate and subtropical portions of the Gulf. The surrounding desert, marine, and island ecosystems are incredibly rich, diverse, and unique. The cultural landscape has a long and troubled history that is inextricably interwoven with the natural endowments of the region.
Coastal Regions of Kino Bay
The coastal environments around Bahia Kino include sandy beaches, rocky headlands, and mangrove ... Learn more
Culture of the Kino Bay Region
The cultural landscape of the region is as diverse as the surrounding ecosystems. Isla Tiburon, the largest ... Learn more
Midriff Island Region
The Midriff Islands include Isla Tiburon, the largest island in Mexico. These islands are home to endemic ... Learn more
Offshore Marine Environment
The offshore marine environment in this region supports a unique and diverse assemblage of fish, ... Learn more
Sonoran Desert
The Sonoran Desert supports a unique assemblage of desert flora and fauna, many of which are important to the ... Learn more