Humpback whale rescued from illegal net off Mexico

The activists from the Sea Shepherd conservation organisation were patrolling an area that is a refuge for a near-extinct porpoise species, the vaquita marina, when they came across the whale in distress

The whale was caught in a gillnet, which are set up by poachers in an effort to catch totoaba, an endangered species of marine fish sought by Chinese buyers on the black market for its prized swim bladders. Octavio Carranza, a captain of one of Sea Shepherd's ships said, "it's a sad reminder of why it's so important for us to protect the refuge against illegal fishing".

Yet again more wild animals/mammals being sourced to satisy the Chinese and their voracious appetite. 😠

Of course it would be for.the Chinese. Fukn dirty animals.

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