Vaquita – Last Chance for the Desert Porpoise

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A vaquita porpoise in Mexico - Chris Johnson

A Fisherman’s Perspective

A Fisherman’s Perspective
December 9th, 2008 by Chris Johnson

For the past year, Miguel Reyes Franco has been taking part in the alternative gear experiments in the region. He gives us an insight into the issues surrounding Vaquita conservation from a fishermen’s perspective.

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Tracking Vaquita on the David Starr Jordan

Tracking Vaquita on the David Starr Jordan
December 2nd, 2008 by Chris Johnson

I had the opportunity to spend time with and speak in depth to scientists Barbara Taylor and Tim Gerrodette of the NOAA Fisheries Southwest Fisheries Science Center.

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Meet The Vaquita Marina

Meet The Vaquita Marina
October 23rd, 2008 by Chris Johnson

I never dreamed I would be in a position to even see vaquita, let alone film the animal in the wild. The stage was set, perfect weather for seeing vaquita.

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A Voice for Vaquita

A Voice for Vaquita
October 20th, 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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