Gulf of California Stories
Saving vaquita: Retrieving ghost nets as dramatic new operation gets underway
In the Upper Gulf of California, scientists and fishermen work to protect the habitat of the world's smallest porpoise.
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Mexico commits to critical measures to save the vaquita
June 08, 2017The government of Mexico announces a permanent ban on gillnets in the Upper Gulf of California - a fantastic and encouraging step forward in the path to saving the vaquita.
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Without global action, the world’s smallest porpoise could go extinct by 2018
May 15, 2017With an estimated 30 or fewer remaining individuals, the vaquita are the focus of WWF’s new report calling for immediate, collective action to save the species from extinction. Prepared for WWF by Dalberg, Vanishing vaquita: saving the world’s most endangered marine mammal comes just before the two-year ban is due to expire at the end of May.
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The vaquita: 5 Facts about the most endangered marine mammal
May 09, 2017Learn more about this little porpoise, and what you can do to help save the vaquita.
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Population of world's most endangered marine mammal drops 40 percent
May 13, 2016The vaquita porpoise is growing nearer to extinction: Population has declined 40% to around 60 individuals, down from an estimated population of 97 vaquitas in 2014.
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A Lifeline for Vaquita
March 11, 2015The world’s most endangered marine mammal just received a little more hope for survival. The government of Mexico recently committed to a two year buy out of gillnet fisheries in the upper Gulf of California. Vaquita populations have declined dramatically in the past few years primarily because they get caught in gillnets and drown.
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Victory for Mexican Marine Park
June 19, 2012An ocean victory was declared on June 15, 2012 when Mexican President Felipe Calderón announced his decision to cancel the development permit for the Cabo Cortes mega tourist development. This development would have threatened the future of Cabo Pulmo Marine Park and the livelihoods of the local community.
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Whale Encounter Illustrates Urgent Need to Keep Waters Healthy
February 21, 2012We hit the trifecta. After an 18-hour boat ride through the wild waters of the Pacific, we reached Magdalena Bay, Mexico. The water was still. The sky was solid blue. We were told by our guides that dozens of gray whales, each just a few weeks old, were in this part of the bay and at the stage of their life when they wanted to do what all children want to do: play. It was the perfect set-up for whale watching.
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WWF Praises Obama Ocean Initiative
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WWF, Carlos Slim Foundation And Mexican Government Launch Landmark Conservation Effort In Mexico
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Local Fishermen Lead Marine Conservation
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