Target: Mr. Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of Mexico
Goal: Protect the critically endangered vaquita porpoise from extinction by enforcing a permanent ban on gillnets in the Upper Gulf of California.
The vaquita porpoise, a species endemic to the Upper Gulf of California, is critically endangered with only an estimated 10 individuals remaining. One of the major threats to their survival is the use of gillnets by illegal fishing operations, which also harm other marine species in the region.
To protect the vaquita porpoise from extinction, it is crucial that the Mexican government enforces a permanent ban on gillnets in the Upper Gulf of California and provides alternative livelihoods for affected communities. This can be achieved by supporting sustainable fishing practices, such as the use of alternative fishing gear, and implementing strict penalties for illegal fishing operations.
Through your leadership and action, we can protect the vaquita porpoise and preserve the biodiversity of the region for future generations. Sign below and demand Mr. Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of Mexico, take immediate action to save the vaquita porpoise from extinction by enforcing a permanent ban on gillnets in the Upper Gulf of California and promoting sustainable fishing practices.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Mr. López Obrador,
I am writing to urge you to protect the critically endangered vaquita porpoise from extinction by enforcing a permanent ban on gillnets in the Upper Gulf of California. With only an estimated 10 individuals remaining, it is crucial that immediate action be taken to protect this species from extinction.
Illegal fishing operations using gillnets are a major threat to the vaquita porpoise and other marine species in the region. To protect the vaquita porpoise, we urge you to enforce a permanent ban on gillnets in the Upper Gulf of California and provide alternative livelihoods for affected communities.
We believe that sustainable fishing practices, such as the use of alternative fishing gear, can provide a viable alternative to gillnets and support the local fishing communities. We also urge you to implement strict penalties for illegal fishing operations to deter further harm to the vaquita porpoise and other marine species.
We urge you to take immediate action to save the vaquita porpoise from extinction and protect the biodiversity of the region for future generations. Thank you for your attention to this critical issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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