If the Vaquita is to be saved, four things need to happen:

1. The gillnet ban is made permanent
2. The ban is properly enforced
3. The Totoaba swim bladder trade is shut down
4. Alternative, Vaquita-safe fishing gear is developed and implemented

These are not going to be easy to accomplish, but Mexico certainly has the power and will to make them all a reality.

We need to show our support and clarify exactly what needs to be done to save this species. But how can I tell the Mexican government these four things? How can I make my voice heard?

Now there is an easy way.

The VIVA Vaquita Coalition has started a petition to get this message to:

President of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto

Secretary of SEMARNAT Rafael Pacchiano Alamán

Director of CONAPESCA Mario A. Aguilar Sánchez

Minister of SAGARPA José Eduardo Calzada Rovirosa

Director of INAPESCA Dr. Pablo Arenas Fuentes

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These people are extremely influential and literally have the power in their hands to save the Vaquita. If they agree to the four things above, the Vaquita will most likely thrive.

Signing the petition is extremely easy. All you have to do is fill in your name, email address, etc. and press Sign! Or you can log in to Change.org with Facebook or email, and literally just click one button to sign!

If there is one thing you ever do for the Vaquita, make it signing this petition.

Thank you from the VV coalition and the Vaquita.

To learn more and sign, click here:

https://www.change.org/p/make-the-gillnet-ban-permanent-to-save-the-vaquita

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