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State/National/World

Mexico says only 22 vaquita porpoises remain

MEXICO CITY (AP)—Experts said only 22 vaquitas remain in the Gulf of California, where a grim, increasingly violent battle is playing out between emboldened fishermen and the last line of

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Scientists observe vaquitas in Gulf of California

BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico — It was a hopeful day on the water when a group of scientists possibly spotted and observed at least six vaquitas while on a research expedition

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Letters/Online Comments

Letters/Online Comments

Re: Poseidon’s Desalination Plant in Orange County: Protector of all Seafarers (June 29-July 12 issue)   Opposition to the desalination plant I believe the desalination plant, if built will allow

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News Briefs

Officials: Whales, after deadly year, could become extinct

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Officials with the federal government say it’s time to consider the possibility that endangered right whales could become extinct unless new steps are taken to protect