The Vaquita Porpoise:
A Conservation Emergency
The vaquita porpoise (Phocoena sinus) is considered by most to be the rarest and most-endangered species of marine mammal in the world. In January 2017, the population size of the vaquita was thought to be <50, based on the results of a 2015 vessel survey and acoustic study. It is the smallest of only seven species of true porpoises, and is the only one that lives in warm waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is found in a tiny area in the extreme northern Gulf of California, near Baja California, Mexico.
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An immediate and total removal of gillnets from the entirety of the vaquita’s range can save it from extinction.
See a collection of photos of vaquita
News & Updates
VIVA VAQUITA! Endorses Kamala Harris for President!
AFRICA’S ATLANTIC HUMPBACK DOLPHINS WIN U.S. ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTIONS
GOOD NEWS: NO DECREASE DETECTED IN VAQUITA POPULATION!
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS IT IS NOT TOO LATE FOR THE VAQUITA!
VOTE TO HELP SAVE THE VAQUITA!
U.S. GOVERNMENT ORDERED TO BAN IMPORTS OF SEAFOOD PRODUCTS ENDANGERING THE VAQUITA
VIVA VAQUITA SOCCER BALLS SUPPORT VAQUITA CONSERVATION!
VIVA Vaquita has these cute soccer (football for those of you in Europe) balls available for a donation. They are printed with a vaquita pattern (face, flukes, dorsal fin, and flippers), information on population status, and a QR Code that goes to our website. 100% of funds raised go to vaquita conservation. If you would like to order, please make a donation of US$15 for each ball (+ $5 shipping in US, or $10 international). Then send us the electronic receipt through our Contact page, along with your full postal address.
New! VIVA VAQUITA PLUSH TOYS TO SUPPORT VAQUITA CONSERVATION
VIVA Vaquita has a limited supply of these adorble vaquita plush toys available for a domain. 100% of funds raised go to vaquita conservation. ifyou would like to order, please make a donation of US$30 for each plush toy (+$5 shipping in us, or $10 internation). Then send us the electronic receipt to [email protected], along with your full postal address, and we will send them right to you. Order now while supplies last.
VAQUITA: SCIENCE, POLITICS, AND CRIME IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ
For a limited time, order the
e-book for just $0.99!
This excellent new book describes the politics and science of the vaquita issue. Brooke Bessesen has done exhaustive research into the issue and weaves a compelling story of the efforts to save the species from extinction. This is a must-read for any vaquita fan. More details about the book and how to order can be found here.