Post by nurnobisorker22 on Feb 20, 2024 3:53:21 GMT
In relation to the “extinction alert” for the vaquita porpoise ( Phocoena sinus ) issued by the International Whaling Commission (IWC), WWF Mexico expresses the following: WWF Mexico recognizes the recent statement made by the International Whaling Commission on the “extinction alert” of the vaquita, in which it reiterates the warning about the imminent extinction of this porpoise, and calls for generating support and encouragement at all levels, national and global, for the actions necessary to save it. According to the results of the Government of Mexico report from the 2023 Vaquita Observation Cruise, there is a 76% probability that the total number of vaquitas is between 10 and 13 individuals, including two calves.
These numbers show the resilience of the species and give reason to believe that it is not too late. WWF began formal efforts to protect the vaquita in 1997 and for two decades led, promoted and collaborated with the Mexican government, academics, civil society, local communities and fishermen to develop alternative fishing gear, conduct acoustic monitoring of the porpoise, seek preferential Guatemala Mobile Number List markets for the commercialization of products caught with gear that does not capture vaquitas, and implement public policies and governance. These strategies are documented in a report , which includes lessons learned and recommendations for vaquita conservation. «WWF recognizes the will and efforts of various stakeholders involved in protecting this endemic cetacean and ensuring the livelihoods of local fishing communities.
However, we continue to call for the use of alternative fishing methods within its core habitat and emphasize the importance of saving the species." Ixchel López Olvera, Director of the Oceans Program of WWF Mexico. Likewise, it calls for collaborative work at the national and international level to stop illegal fishing of totoaba in gillnets, the main cause of the bycatch of vaquitas. The totoaba is an endangered species of fish whose swim bladder is highly prized in China and trafficked from Mexico through the United States. » Government of the Republic Works on the recovery of the vaquita porpoise » from.
These numbers show the resilience of the species and give reason to believe that it is not too late. WWF began formal efforts to protect the vaquita in 1997 and for two decades led, promoted and collaborated with the Mexican government, academics, civil society, local communities and fishermen to develop alternative fishing gear, conduct acoustic monitoring of the porpoise, seek preferential Guatemala Mobile Number List markets for the commercialization of products caught with gear that does not capture vaquitas, and implement public policies and governance. These strategies are documented in a report , which includes lessons learned and recommendations for vaquita conservation. «WWF recognizes the will and efforts of various stakeholders involved in protecting this endemic cetacean and ensuring the livelihoods of local fishing communities.
However, we continue to call for the use of alternative fishing methods within its core habitat and emphasize the importance of saving the species." Ixchel López Olvera, Director of the Oceans Program of WWF Mexico. Likewise, it calls for collaborative work at the national and international level to stop illegal fishing of totoaba in gillnets, the main cause of the bycatch of vaquitas. The totoaba is an endangered species of fish whose swim bladder is highly prized in China and trafficked from Mexico through the United States. » Government of the Republic Works on the recovery of the vaquita porpoise » from.
