The vaquita is the world's rarest marine mammal—and is in dire need of our help. Vaquita are often caught and drowned in gillnets used by illegal fishing operations in marine protected areas within Mexico's Gulf of California. This little porpoise was only discovered in 1958, yet it's already on the brink of extinction.

WWF is working with the Mexican government, scientists, and other partners and collaborators to protect this unique creature.

Learn more about the vaquita and what you can do to save them.