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A vaquita porpoise in Mexico - Chris Johnson

Vaquita Conservation Program 2012

Vaquita Conservation Program 2012
April 14th, 2012 by Catalina López

For the sixth year, the government will offer compensation through an alternative livelihood, a conservation activities, and alternative fishing gear development programs.

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The Upper Gulf in Numbers

The Upper Gulf in Numbers
September 26th, 2011 by Catalina López

Two weeks ago I visited El Golfo de Santa Clara and saw the usual sights of fishermen readying their fishing gear for the upcoming shrimp season.

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Big expectations for the 2010 shrimp season.

Big expectations for the 2010 shrimp season.
September 17th, 2010 by Catalina López

A piece by Catalina Lopez Sagástegui reflecting on the upcoming shrimp season in the upper gulf.

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Buy-outs and new fishing technology

Buy-outs and new fishing technology
September 11th, 2010 by Catalina López

For the fourth year in a row, the buy-out, rent-out and gear development programs will take place.

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Authorized PACE-Vaquita proposals 2010

Authorized PACE-Vaquita proposals 2010
September 10th, 2010 by Catalina López

As was expected, the program with the highest number of participants is the rent-out and, unlike previous years, there were no volunteers for the buy-out option.

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What can you do to help?

What can you do to help?
May 18th, 2010 by Catalina López

Vaquita conservation is complex and very dynamic. It involves environmental issues as well as social, political and economic matters.

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USA could ban Mexican shrimp exports: Profepa

USA could ban Mexican shrimp exports: Profepa
March 3rd, 2010 by Catalina López

Latest News from the Upper Gulf

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