Sea Shepherd is proud to share that Heidy Martínez, one of our dedicated conservation leaders, has been featured in Forbes for her work defending marine wildlife in Mexico’s Upper Gulf of California.
In the article “What the Vaquita’s Fate Warns About Sharks,” writer Melissa Cristina Márquez draws a powerful connection between the critically endangered vaquita porpoise and the growing threats facing shark populations worldwide. Heidy’s perspective highlights how illegal fishing and bycatch endanger more than one species—they unravel entire ecosystems.
Heidy works with Mexican authorities to remove deadly gillnets, protect the vaquita’s last refuge, and strengthen protections for all marine life, including sharks. Her inclusion in Forbes brings international attention to the urgent work being done to defend our oceans before it’s too late.
Read the full article on Forbes (opens in a new window):
What the Vaquita’s Fate Warns About Sharks
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