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A vaquita porpoise in Mexico - Chris Johnson

earthOCEAN launches Vaquita documentary

August 26th, 2010 by Chris Johnson

Documentary and social media website shines a light on the imminent extinction of the Vaquita porpoise in Mexico

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Monitoring Mexico’s Vaquita Conservation Plan

May 29th, 2010 by Chris Johnson

A rare third party view of the impact of Mexico’s PACE – Vaquita program.

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What can you do to help?

May 18th, 2010 by Catalina Lopez

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

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Extinction Countdown

November 16th, 2009 by Genevieve Johnson

This is a crucial time for the critically endangered vaquita porpoise (Phocoena sinus).

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Today I joined Catalina Lopez Sagástegui of Noroeste Sustentable (NOS). Their mission is to “construct and implement a long term vision for the region’s sustainable development through a political and social agreement”.

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A Voice for Vaquita

November 2nd, 2008 by Chris Johnson

Lorenzo Rojas Bracho has been the ‘voice for vaquita’ for many years. He is redefining what a ‘scientist’ is in an era full of critical conservation issues for marine mammals.

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Is Mexico Ready to Save the Vaquita?

August 21st, 2008 by Genevieve Johnson

The race to save the vaquita, a tiny porpoise living in the northern Gulf of California, began in earnest this week with the launch of an international campaign in Ensenada, Mexico.

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