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International Save the Vaquita Day 2023 — August 12, 2023

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International Save the Vaquita Day

International Save the Vaquita Day is an annual event to raise awareness about the critically endangered vaquita porpoise and the need to protect it from extinction. It is organized by a community of scientists, educators, conservationists, and concerned citizens from around the world.

Learn more about the vaquita

Contact Mexico's Representatives

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo

President of Mexico

Tell Mexico's President that her government's efforts to save the vaquita are not enough.

Alicia Bárcena Ibarra

Secretary of SEMARNAT

Encourage Secretary Bárcena to strengthen SEMARNAT's efforts to protect the critically endangered vaquita.

Roberto Lazzeri Montaño

Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

Ask Ambassador Lazzeri to communicate the urgency of the vaquita crisis to the Mexican government.

Carlos Manuel Joaquín González

Ambassador of Mexico to Canada

Implore Ambassador González to prioritize the vaquita crisis in communications with the Mexican government.

Alejandro Gertz Manero

Ambassador of Mexico to the United Kingdom

Encourage Ambassador Gertz Manero to champion stronger domestic and international measures for vaquita conservation.

Tweet your support and #SaveTheVaquita