Shrimp Trawler, Gulf of California

Shrimp Trawler, Gulf of California.
The Greenpeace vessel 'MY Esperanza' is in the “World’s Aquarium” on the Gulf of California, Mexico as part of the Defending Our Oceans Tour. Pressure from destructive fishing, pollution and uncontrolled tourism development are threatening life in the Aquarium. Greenpeace is calling for a network of marine reserves to protect such areas.

Unique identifier: GP018IB

Type: Image

Shoot date: 24/11/2006

Locations: Gulf of California, Mexico, North America

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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