Vaquita Porpoise

One of the current environmental or ecological crises facing Baja's northern Gulf of California involves the vaquita porpoise.  Vaquita: Last Chance for the Desert Porpoise

The vaquita faces the real possibility of going extinct in the next several decades.  This documentary discusses the reasons that this species is endangered, what can be done to save it, and the various ramifications of saving it.

Week #1 Baja Question

As a way of introducing yourself to the class, what one question about Baja California (or its adjacent waters) would you wish us to hopefully answer in this class? 

Note:  your question should be in the realm of the class’ scope: the biology, oceanography, marine biology, environment, ecology, natural history, geology, geography of Baja.

Directions for this week’s blog:

Part 1 (5 points) (complete early in the week):  

·      Post your question using a complete sentence. (5 points) 

·      Be certain to use your full name so I can give your credit for the assignment.

Part 2 (5 points) (complete by Sunday):

·      Check the blog several times before Friday and begin your research so you can reply to a minimum of one of your classmates (“bloggers”) by Sunday.   

·      Go online, use a search engine such as Google and try to answer your classmate’s question. 
 

For further details, check out the assignment’s directions in the class’ website “Getting Started” assignment.

When you are ready to post your comments (reply to another student) click on "Comments" (below).
 

Be sure to identify yourself, in your comments and replies, by using your full name...this will allow me to award you your points!!