The Vaquita, a Tiny Marine Porpoise, Is Found Only in the Northern

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Essay

The vaquita, a tiny marine porpoise, is found only in the northern Gulf of California, and is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. There are only 10-15 individuals left. They are caught and killed in gillnets used to capture the totoaba, a fish that is caught illegally and sold in China. Give reasons for and against using ex situ conservation to prevent extinction of the vaquita.

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