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Conservation Example

Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino1993

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

At the beginning of the 20th century there were little more than 100 gray whale specimens; indiscriminate hunting diminished the population year after year. However, thanks to the protectionist measures of countries like Mexico, the species was removed from the list of endangered species.

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  • Title: Conservation Example
  • Creator: Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
  • Date Created: 1993
  • Location Created: Mexico
  • Rights: Visit Baja California Sur
  • Location: Mexico
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (x)
  • Date of Inscription: 1993
  • Category of Site: Natural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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