The World from PRX

ocean conservation

The vaquita marina is a critically endangered porpoise species that lives only in the northern part of the Gulf of California. Scientists believe the population may be down to just 30 animals.
Environment
Adios, vaquita marina? Mexico’s ‘little sea cow’ is being pushed to the edge of extinction.
The Hawaiian population of Bluefin Trevally has been threatened by rapid decimation due to overfishing.
Economics
Environmentalists herald the beginnings of a race to protect the world’s oceans