Pelicans on Konzaka Island

Pelicans at Konzaka Island.
The Greenpeace vessel 'MY Esperanza' is currently in Mexico to highlight the threats to the 'world's aquarium' from over-fishing, destructive tourism development, pollution and marine habitat loss.

Unique identifier: GP019F1

Type: Image

Shoot date: 24/11/2006

Locations: Baja California, Mexico, North America, San Felipe

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Alex Hofford

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Defending Our Oceans Tour in Mexico

The Greenpeace vessel 'MY Esperanza' is currently in the 'World's Aquarium' on the Gulf of California, Mexico as part of the Defending Our Oceans Tour. This area is renowned for its rich marine life and has huge economic benefit for the whole of Mexico, bringing nearly five million tourists and providing half the countries fish supply. Pressure from destructive fishing, pollution and uncontrolled tourism development are threatening life in the Aquarium. One of the focuses for this part of the tour is the plight of the world's most endangered porpoise - the vaquita. Greenpeace are calling for a network of marine reserves to be introduced globally in order to control fishing and protect endangered species.

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