# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DKrNJ_yIQ3A
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73494122-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/736da71a56.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-06-09T09:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Protecting the stunning reefs of ‘the world’s aquarium’ 🌊🐠

Meet Captain José Luis Ceseña, a former illegal fisherman turned reef protector, using his deep knowledge to protect the Sea of Cortez. Now, a nonprofit made up of local residents is working with local authorities to fight against the practice of illegal hookah fishing, which has long plagued the region.

🎥 Guardians, now on BBC Earth YouTube. Click the link in bio to watch Episode 3.
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#Guardians #Wildlife #MarineLife #SeaOfCortez #IllegalFishing

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- **Likes:** 12,201
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- **Comments:** 30

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## Tags

wildlife, illegalfishing, seaofcortez, guardians, marinelife

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