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Find out about International Save
the Vaquita Day 2020 (July 18th)

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Experience Vaquita
in 3-D

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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

Watch the WILD LENS PSA

and stay tuned for the documentary
Souls of the Vermilion Sea

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.

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