Saving the Vaquita Marina Painting

The vaquita, also known as vaquita marina and Gulf of California porpoise, is the world’s smallest porpoise and probably the smallest cetacean, no more than 150 cm long. With its dark gray back and light belly, its most visible characteristics are the black rings around the eyes and mouth. It is probably the most endangered species of marine mammal on the planet. It is found only in the Sea of Cortez, or Gulf of California, on the western side of Mexico. The species is classified as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List as well as by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) and by the government of Mexico. Vaquitas have never been hunted directly, but their population is declining, largely because of animals becoming trapped in illegal gillnets intended for capturing the totoaba, a large critically endangered fish of the drum family endemic to the Gulf.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:15.8 W x 11.8 H x 0.2 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.