For 10 points, name this sea that lies between mainland Mexico and the Baja peninsula.
Islands in this body of water include Archangel island, which serves as a biological reserve known for lizards. The northern part of this body of water could flood locations such as the Imperial Valley except for the presence of a massive delta formed by the Colorado river, which ultimately runs into this body of water. While visiting places such as Concepcion Bay and Tiburon Island, once home to the Seri tribe, John Steinbeck wrote his The Log from this body of water and one of the names for this body of water came in 1540 when Francisco de Ulloa named it after his leader. For 10 points, name this sea that lies between mainland Mexico and the Baja peninsula.
Islands in this body of water include Archangel island, which serves as a biological reserve known for lizards.
{Gulf of California} or {Sea of Cortez}