As part of their enforcement activities inside the Vaquita refuge, from April-October 2011 PROFEPA has:
– Completed 470 surveillance trips and 22 surveillance flights
– Written 28 inspection reports
– Confiscated 1,887 of product, 95 nets, 26 boats (pangas)
– Arrested 3 fishermen
Great job PROFEPA!
By clicking http://www.savethewhales.org/adoptVV.html, you can find out how to Adopt a Vaquita! A much awaited moment for me, it was a HUGE deal to see this! Please check it out. This is by far the best way to donate to the Vaquita. For $25 (all of which goes to the Vaquita), you get a lot of great Vaquita-related items that make the perfect gift for you or a loved one!
According to http://vaquita.tv/blog/latest-science-news/new-vaquita-population-estimate-250-animals/, the Vaquita population is 250 animals, which is 5 more than the previous update.
I have recently decided to remove the page “Vaquita Vendor” due to lack of activity on the blog. I apologize to anyone waiting for the page to begin running, but I think it is best that I cancel its opening. Anyone who still wants any sort of Vaquita artwork, PLEASE leave a comment below and I will try my best to make a completely personal order.
Rocky Point’s fleet headed out on Oct. 11 for the first time in 15 years to a section of the Alto Golfo and Rio Colorado Delta Biosphere: http://bit.ly/tqkNxQ. This is very bad news. We need more money!!
A very well-written article completely about the Vaquita can be found in the new issue of Audubon Magazine! It is called “Safety Net”. Please purchase the magazine at a local bookstore, or check it out at http://www.audubonmagazine.org/articles/conservation/safety-net-0. This article is extremely vital to the Vaquita.
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