Dolphin watching cruises to Mexico's Baja California and the Sea of Cortez explore a region abundant with the highly intelligent Bottlenose Dolphin. The relationship between dolphins and humans has always been a special one. In many cases, some wild species appear to seek out human interaction. Close encounters are not uncommon and there are even some fascinating stories about dolphins coming to the aid of humans. The desire to get up close to these beautiful creatures has seen dolphin watching cruises become a very sought-after wildlife travel experience. Few places in the world offer a more cetacean-rich habitat than Mexico's Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. One of the world's longest peninsulas, the region sits on the convergence of three oceanic currents and provides the perfect marine ecosystem to support the most commonly encountered cetacean species, the Bottlenose Dolphin. Brains and Beauty: Fast Facts A Deeper Knowledge Seeing these magnificent animals in their wild habitat on a dolphin watching cruise is both a pleasure and a privilege. But as well-loved and familiar as they are, we still have much to learn about this gentle, intelligent species. In the acclaimed BBC nature documentary series Blue Planet II, Sir David Attenborough said: "To properly appreciate their character, you have to travel with them, into their world." Which is exactly what he did. In the Blue Planet II episode "One Ocean", Attenborough's team followed a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins beneath the surface of the Red Sea. Using revolutionary digital camera technology, they were able to quite literally enter the fascinating under-sea world of the cetacean to capture film of never-before-seen behaviours. The footage included adults "teaching" the young calves to rub their undersides up and down a particular coral found in the region, which is covered with mucus containing anti-inflammatory properties. Scientists believe the adults perform the action to stave off infection, and that the older animals are passing on this knowledge to their young by example. The discovery of the usefulness of this and other corals has our scientists looking to the oceans for alternative medicines. Experience the Magic of Dolphin Watching Cruises While we can't all go beneath the waves like Sir David Attenborough to explore the world of this curious marine mammal, expert-led dolphin watching cruises to Baja California and the Sea of Cortez afford the opportunity for multiple sightings on the surface of the ocean. The experience is magical, memorable and, very often, life changing. Article Tags: Dolphin Watching Cruises, Bottlenose Dolphin, Dolphin Watching, Watching Cruises Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Marissa Ellis-Snow is a freelance nature writer with a special interest in whale and dolphin watching. As a passionate lover of marine wildlife, Marissa chooses the expert-led dolphin watching cruises organised by Naturetrek, which have brought her unforgettable sightings of a wide range of wildlife in some of the most spectacular regions on Earth.