SPORTS FEATS FOR A CAUSE

Swim for the Whales:
Conservation inspires us, sports unite us.

Stephanie Montero Bending and other athletes have carried out sports feats with the aim of highlighting environmental issues, raising awareness of Mexico's natural protected areas, and fostering marine and terrestrial conservation in Mexico through sports for a cause.

Stephanie Montero's Log of Feats

An athlete's effort transformed into hope for the marine ecosystem.

Upcoming Events 2026
2026

In the planning process

New challenges "FOR A CAUSE" are on the way to continue driving the protection of the humpback whale, and the marine and terrestrial conservation of the Mexican Pacific.

Crossing Isla Isabel to Marismas Nacionales
May 2 - 3, 2025 Nayarit

Crossing from Isla Isabel National Park to Marismas Nacionales Biosphere Reserve

Stephanie Montero's 44 km swim in 15 continuous hours from May 2 to 3, 2025. A challenge that not only tested her endurance but also reinforced the message of conservation and protection.

Lap around the Bay of Banderas
May 20 to 26, 2024

Lap around the Bay of Banderas

Stephanie Montero carried out this challenging feat of extreme endurance in the Mexican Pacific to continue marine awareness and protection.

The Origin: Crossing the Bay of Banderas
Nov 18, 2023

The Origin: Crossing the Bay of Banderas

The founding challenge. Stephanie crossed at night, managing to highlight on a large scale the problem of entanglement in fishing nets and uniting the first economic rescue efforts.

Become an Ocean Guardian

You too can be part of our history by supporting the cause.

Thanks to the organizations and sponsors that support marine and terrestrial conservation in Mexico

Logos of allied companies, foundations, and organizations of Nado por las Ballenas in the Mexican Pacific