Dedican el Laboratorio de Investigación de Laguna San Ignacio a Francisco "Pachico" Mayoral. Pachico fue un arduo defensor de las ballenas grises y es conocido como la primera persona en tocar a una mientras pescaba en la Laguna de San Ignacio en 1973. Precursor del ecoturismo en la región, su amor y dedicación a la ciencia ha inspirado a más de uno. Conoce más de su vida y de la inauguración del Laboratorio de Investigación de la Laguna de San Ignacio en este artículo y enlace encontrado a continuación.
LSIESP Field Laboratory Dedicated to "Francisco
'Pachico' Mayoral"
24 February 2015
24 February 2015
On February 24th, 2015 the Laguna San Ignacio Ecosystem Science Program
(LSIESP) sponsored it's Annual Community "Reunion" at the Kuyimita
Eco-Tourism Campground palapa on the south shore of Laguna San Ignacio. This
year's Reunion included the dedication of the LSIESP field laboratory to lagoon
resident Francisco "Pachico" Mayoral who passed away on October 22,
2013. "Pachico" was an ambassador for the gray whales and for
Laguna San Ignacio. He is credited for being the first person to experience and
to touch a "friendly" gray whale while fishing in Laguna San Ignacio
in 1973. Whether he was assisting scientists, conservationists, or his
sons to continue the family whale-watching eco-tourism business, Pachico's
insights into the lagoon, its wildlife, and the need to protect the lagoon were
an inspiration to all.
In attendance at the Reunion were the Mayoral family, LSIESP researchers,
representatives of the eco-tourism companies that work at the lagoon, visitors
and guests. The dedication of the laboratory followed two presentations on the
findigs of the LSIESP researchers over the past ten years. Rememberances of "Pachico"
were presented by Josele de Jesus Varela G. of Kuyima Eco-Turismo, LSIESP’s
Steven Swartz, and "Pachico's" eldest son Pancho Mayoral.
Afterword, the Mayoral family and guests walked to the field laboratory where
Señora Carmine Mayoral unveiled a plaque stating the laboratory's new name "Laboratorio
de Investigción de Laguna San Ignacio Francisco 'Pachico' Mayoral, 24 febrero
2015." She then cut a blue ribbon to officially open the
laboratory to the family and visitors. Inside LSIESP researchers explained the
various activities and analyses that are conducted in the laboratory, and
answered questions about the exhibits and displays. The Mayoral family and
guests returned to the Kuyimita palapa for snacks, refreshments, and a chance
to exchange stories about their friend.
The Mayoral family
gather at the "Laboratorio de Investigación de Laguna San Ignacio
Francisco 'Pachico' Mayoral"
Read more about the dedication of the LSIESP field laboratory to 'Francisco
"Pachico" Mayoral" at the LSIESP's website at: http://lsiecosystem.org/2015/03/field-laboratory-dedicated-to-francisco-pachico-mayoral/
