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Saving the Vaquita: New Promises and New Threats

In response to pressures from the international community, Mexico has agreed to take more steps to prevent the porpoises’ extinction — but with fewer than 20 remaining, will that be enough?
October 14, 2019
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In response to pressures from the international community, Mexico has agreed to take more steps to prevent the porpoises’ extinction — but with fewer than 20 remaining, will that be enough?
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Vaquita Lifeline

Has Mexico finally taken the step that will save the vaquita from extinction? Or will it not be enough?
July 3, 2017
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Has Mexico finally taken the step that will save the vaquita from extinction? Or will it not be enough?

Facts Alone Won’t Save Us

Science helps us understand the threats we face, but bold policies to fight climate change and extinction depend on our language, art, and experience with the natural world.
February 22, 2024
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Science helps us understand the threats we face, but bold policies to fight climate change and extinction depend on our language, art, and experience with the natural world.
An elephant stands in a field of trees and vegetation.

Species to Watch in 2023

This will be a critical year for several endangered and threatened species, as well as a time of opportunity for others.
January 3, 2023
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This will be a critical year for several endangered and threatened species, as well as a time of opportunity for others.
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Whales Face New and Emerging Threats

We’ve made a lot of strides in whale conservation, but climate change, plastic pollution and other dangers have emerged.
April 28, 2021
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We’ve made a lot of strides in whale conservation, but climate change, plastic pollution and other dangers have emerged.