Where do vaquitas live?
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Vaquitas live only in the northern part of the Gulf of California in Mexico. They are the most geographically restricted marine mammal in the world.
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The vaquita is endemic to a tiny area in Mexico: the northern Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez. It lives in shallow coastal waters and is considered the most restricted marine mammal species geographically. The species Phocoena sinus is critically endangered, with numbers having fallen sharply due to accidental entanglement in fishing gear. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the remaining habitat and removing illegal nets. Because its range is so small, any threat has a major impact.
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