. The vaquita is a species of porpoise found in the Gulf of California. Its population has declined to about 150 animals. What has caused this decline? predation from larger animals increase in the temperature of the water O pollution in the Gulf of California O bycatch by commercial fishermen

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21. The vaquita is a species of porpoise found in the
Gulf of California. Its population has declined to
about 150 animals. What has caused this
decline?
O predation from larger animals
increase in the temperature of the water
pollution in the Gulf of California
O bycatch by commercial fishermen
Transcribed Image Text:21. The vaquita is a species of porpoise found in the Gulf of California. Its population has declined to about 150 animals. What has caused this decline? O predation from larger animals increase in the temperature of the water pollution in the Gulf of California O bycatch by commercial fishermen
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