Conservation group says waters less risky for endangered vaquita porpoise
The group partnered with the Mexican Navy to bring down the number of fishing nets in Mexico's Vaquita Refuge
Mexican wildlife managers release 2 pairs of wolves
The wolves came from the Ladder Ranch in southern New Mexico and were placed in two areas in the state of Chihuahua.
U.S. files complaint citing Mexico's lack of protections for vaquita marina porpoise
In the first environmental complaint under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the U.S. is calling for a consultation with Mexico over protections for a critically endangered porpoise.
U.S. puts restrictions on Mexican boats over illegal fishing
Environmental groups have applauded the move, calling it a “clear message” to Mexican leaders that they must improve enforcement of fishing practices.
Mexico, Sea Shepherd reach agreement to return patrol ships to Sea of Cortez
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s activist crews will once again patrol the Upper Gulf of California for fishing nets considered the leading threat to the vaquita marina porpoise.
USMCA commission asks Mexico to respond to alleged lack of protection for endangered porpoise
Officials in Mexico have 60 days to respond to a petition alleging the country is failing to enforce environmental laws meant to protect the vaquita marina porpoise.
Joe Biden inherits Trump's border wall — and its lawsuits
Candidate Biden said he would stop construction but never said he would tear down the new border wall.
Indigenous community in Sonora releases record number of sea turtles
A coordinator said while the pandemic has been hard on the community, less fishing and tourism has been a boon to turtle nesting season.
Mexico fishermen scoff at governor's suggestion to switch to taxi driving
The suggestion comes as fishermen in the Sea of Cortez struggle with increasing restrictions meant to protect a highly endangered porpoise.
6 years after Rio Sonora mining spill, contamination continues
Residents impacted by the spill say neither the mining company nor the government have followed through with promises.
Groups say border wall construction threatens biodiversity of Arizona sky islands
Conservation groups say the animals rely on the ranges to travel between habitats in the U.S. and Mexico.
Continued wall construction puts border residents on edge amid COVID-19 pandemic
Residents of small border communities say construction workers don't practice safe social distancing on or off the job
Group suspends efforts to protect endangered vaquita during pandemic
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says it will resume operations to protect the small porpoise in the Gulf of California as soon as it's safe.
Conservationists attacked again in Sea of Cortez despite presence of Mexican authorities
The group working to protect the nearly extinct vaquita marina porpoise was confronted for the third time this year.
Conservation groups to UNESCO: Border wall puts Sonora's World Heritage sites 'in danger'
The groups are urging the agency to declare the cratered landscape known as El Pinacate "in danger" due to border wall construction.
