Mexico's Environment Department promised to do more to protect the endangered vaquita marina porpoise Thursday, to head off trade sanctions by the international wildlife body CITES.
FILE - This undated file photo provided by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a vaquita porpoise. Mexico's Environment Department announced a new program to protect the endangered vaquita marina porpoise Thursday, April 13, 2023, saying that has headed off trade sanctions by the international wildlife body CITES.
There are estimated to be as few as eight vaquitas left in the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez, the only place it lives. The species cannot be captured, held or bred in captivity. “The Mexican government has been promising this since it published a plan in September 2020. I don't know what the difference is going to be now,” he said.
Dozens of boats are still regularly seen fishing in the zone despite a program by Mexico's navy to sink concrete blocks in the area with hooks to snare illegal nets. Experts have also said that the government often fails to post any regulatory or enforcement officers at docks and boat launch sites and that many fishermen launch their boats illegally from area beaches.
The government’s protection efforts have been uneven, at best, and also often face violent opposition from local fishermen.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
White House cites 'emerging threat' of 'tranq,' tranq-laced fentanylThe White House is launching a campaign against the 'emerging threat' of xylazine-laced fentanyl, hoping to slow its spread domestically and disrupt supply lines into the country
Leer más »
OPEC cites risks to summer oil outlook as backdrop to shock cutOPEC on Thursday flagged downside risks to summer oil demand as part of the backdrop to output cuts announced this month by OPEC+ producers, shedding some light on the factors behind the surprise move that has led to a rise in oil prices.
Leer más »
3 Ways to Shed Debt in High-Interest EnvironmentAs of April 2023, the average American is holding about $5,200 in debt. Couple that with the average credit card interest rate of a little more than 24% and many think paying down their debt is nearly impossible.
Leer más »
Rodents with orange teeth are wrecking the environment—and winning heartsThe nutria are highly invasive, and some states are unleashing eradication plans.
Leer más »
Americans care equally about helping the environment, saving money: poll“People would be really surprised if they knew just how much energy is used throughout their homes,” said Cara Acker, senior brand manager at Bosch.
Leer más »