All of the resources brought to bear, including the protection of the Mexican Navy, have proved to be no match against the illegal wildlife trade. In the fall, a broad government-sponsored survey succeeded in finding 36 totoaba nets, 28 of which were in use. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyIn mid-December, Operation Milgro resumed and found 56 more totoaba nets in nine weeks. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“The situation is so dramatic that we have to take huge measures,” Ms. Layolle said. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBut he did not respond to the main recommendation of conservationists: a permanent gillnet ban.

Source: New York Times February 27, 2017 21:40 UTC