There are over 150,000 species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Of those species, over 42,000 ...

In fact, the vaquita’s numbers have dipped so low, some say it might not make it through another totoaba fishing season, when the large fish is spawning in the same part of the sea where the ...

Off the coast of Sicily, Sea Shepherd and its volunteers are hunting down illegal fish traps and working with Italian authorities to crack down on this environmental crime.

The vaquita, a small porpoise found only in Mexico’s northern Gulf of California, has earned the unfortunate distinction of being the world’s most endangered marine mammal. With fewer than 10 ...

Why Saving the Vaquita Matters Giant trevally fish in aquarium water. Image via Depositphotos Preserving the Vaquita is crucial for protecting biodiversity and maintaining the health of the marine ...

About the Vaquita The name vaquita (pronounced VA-Keeta) means “little cow” in Spanish. Vaquitas are easy to recognize with their dark markings around their eyes and lips. They are about five feet ...

Any tourist activity that involves getting close to their habitat can stress the animals and disrupt their natural behavior.

The bladders in his home belonged to a highly protected species of fish in Mexico, the totoaba, and were worth more than $3.6 million. Today, they're valued at up to $250,000 each on the black ...

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Not yet extinct, but getting there: experts estimate only 10 of this endangered species remain. Here's a list of the top 10 ...

A thriving online illegal trade in the swim bladders of endangered totoaba fish is helping to drive the vaquita porpoise to the brink of extinction. Vaquita are the most endangered marine mammal on ...