Mexico moves to protect porpoise: 22-08-2008
Travellers heading to Mexico armed with cameras and a sense of adventure may hope to catch a glimpse of some of the country's wildlife.
One magnificent species they might hope to see is the highly endangered porpoise in the upper Gulf of California.
The chances of catching a glimpse of the sea mammal have improved following the Mexican government's decision to ask fishermen to assist in conservation efforts.
Environment Secretary Juan Rafael Elvira explained that while the government is concerned for the 'little sea cow' (vaquita marina), it would pay fishermen to avoid the animal's habitat or give up the use of drag nets where the creatures are likely to be.
"We want to save a species at risk without putting humanity at risk," she said.
It is believed that there are around 150 wild porpoises left and Intercultural C enter for the Study of Desert and Oceans executive director Peggy Turk Boyer said: "It's a critical time for the vaquita, and the Mexican government has stepped up to the plate".
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