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The Gulf of California is a permanent habitat for 20 species of marine mammals, raising significant concerns about the potential displacement and mortality of whales and dolphins due to the proposed megaproject.
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The Gulf of California is home to approximately 900 species of fish and is recognized for hosting about one-third of the world's marine mammals.
Studies indicate that 39% of the world's marine mammals and a substantial number of cetaceans inhabit the Gulf of California, particularly in areas critical for their feeding and breeding.
The Saguaro Energy megaproject is expected to increase maritime traffic, which could lead to collisions with megafauna and create acoustic pollution that disrupts communication and behavior among cetaceans.
The extraction of fossil gas through techniques such as fracking poses serious risks, including contamination of water, soil, and air, and is linked to increased incidences of cancer and respiratory diseases in nearby communities.
The habitats essential for calving, resting, and breeding of species such as the common fin whale, blue whale, humpback whale, gray whale, and other cetaceans would be severely impacted by the megaproject.
The megaproject primarily benefits foreign markets by enhancing gas export capabilities while compromising the health of Mexico's marine ecosystems.
Environmental advocates argue that the project prioritizes gas exports over local ecological integrity, leading to detrimental effects on biodiversity in the Gulf.
The Ballenasogas campaign seeks to protect marine life in the Gulf of California from the threats posed by large-scale gas extraction projects like Saguaro Energy, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices that prioritize environmental conservation over fossil fuel development.
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