Mexico Has Gone Back On Its Word To Protect The Critically Endangered Vaquita Ma..

by Compassion Over Killing, 01 September 2021

Mexico has gone back on its word to protect the critically endangered vaquita marina, a species of porpoise who live in the upper Gulf of California. With less than 10 vaquitas left in existence, they are now one of the rarest marine mammals. Their home was previously a "zero tolerance" no-fishing zone, but Mexico has abandoned that policy after struggling to enforce it. Learn more about the tragic changes for vaquitas:
https://apnews.com/article/mexico-environment-and-nature-porpoises-92c322f210be5a0127af8bec6ed45413

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