Mexico's Gulf of California sees progress saving endangered porpoises

Name: Mexicos Gulf of California sees progress saving endangered porpoises
Uploaded: 2025-10-29T15:01:52.905Z
Duration: 2 min 19 s
Description: Mexican authorities and conservationists have reported sightings of healthy vaquita marina porpoises and a significant drop in illegal fishing activity, signaling progress in efforts to save the endangered species.

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Mexican authorities and conservationists have reported sightings of healthy vaquita marina porpoises and a significant drop in illegal fishing activity, signaling progress in efforts to save the endangered species.

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At least two healthy vaquita marina porpoises were sighted in the Gulf of California.
Officials say the vaquita population's decline has halted due to improved monitoring. 1m 3s
The number of vessels in the protected zone has dropped by 97.6%. 1m 19s
Satellite terminals and marine personnel are used to monitor and prevent illegal fishing. 1m 40s
Vaquitas remain threatened by illegal gillnet fishing for totoaba fish, with calls for more international support. 2m 6s

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