Sea of Shadows
- Documentary
The vaquita, the world’s smallest whale, is nearing extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and the Chinese Mafia, who harvest the totoaba fish, the “cocaine of the sea.” Environmental activists, the Mexican navy, and undercover investigators are fighting back against this illegal multimillion-dollar business.
Sea of Shadows is a 2019 documentary that exposes the illegal totoaba trade threatening the vaquita, the world's smallest whale, in Mexico's Gulf of California. The film follows environmental activists, Mexican naval forces, and undercover investigators battling cartels and organized crime to save the species from extinction.
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Follow an actor to track their next projects- Romel Eduardo Ledezma AbaroaSig själv
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Sea of Shadows Official Trailer | National Geographic
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Sea of Shadows was released on September 20, 2019, and is available through various streaming platforms and on-demand services. Check your preferred streaming app or local listings for current availability.
What is the vaquita and why is it in danger?
The vaquita is the world's smallest whale species, native to Mexico's Gulf of California. It faces extinction due to illegal fishing for the totoaba fish, whose swim bladders are trafficked as a luxury commodity, with the habitat destroyed by Mexican cartels and Chinese organized crime syndicates.
Who is featured in the documentary?
The film documents the efforts of environmental activists, the Mexican navy, and undercover investigators working together to combat the multimillion-dollar illegal totoaba trade and protect the remaining vaquita population.
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