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Vaquita Porpoise
- Smallest cetacean known as the “panda of the sea” due to distinctive eye circles and dorsal fin.
- Unique warm-water porpoise species found in the Gulf of California, Mexico.
- Declared Critically Endangered by the IUCN and listed on CITES Appendix I.
- Population reduced by 83% between 2015 and 2018 due to gillnet bycatch targeting totoaba fish.
- The species faces critical endangerment due to illegal fishing practices.
Why in News:
- The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has issued its first-ever extinction warning for the vaquita porpoise.
The International Whaling Commission – IWC:
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