The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has designated Mexico’s Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California as a World Heritage site in danger. The committee cited their concerns over the imminent extinction of the vaquita porpoise as their reason for taking this critical step.

By listing the the Gulf of California as a site in danger, UNESCO is urging Mexico to take new steps to prevent the extinction of the vaquita. The listing also gives access to funds from the World Heritage Fund for conservation programs and puts the world’s spotlight on the Gulf of California and the plight of the vaquita.

There has never been a better time to urge Mexico to act: We have already collected close to 180,000 signatures on this petition and we can't thank you enough for your support. Please help us raise awareness for this beautiful species by sharing the petition and its message with your friends, family, co-workers and anyone you think might care.