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Adolescence
Second in a 4-part series: Adolescence A few months now have already passed, The calf’s older, he’s not a tot, at last! He’s finally stopped cowering under his mom. Now he’s swimming around with...
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Maturity
Third in a 4-part series: Maturity Bubbles stream down his graceful form. The sea surrounds him, rich and warm. He playfully darts through the silky water, He finds a mate and they have a daughter....
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Death
Fourth and final in a 4-part series: Death As you know, every great thing must end. Do not dread death, just savor time you spend With family and friends, and even foes. Life is more powerful than...
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Conquered by net
A Vaquita inhales the ripe sea air, Causing a scare. After a pause he rolls into the deep. Downward he creeps. Through the kelp and grass he winds to and fro, Swiftly he goes. He locates and chases a...
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Shock
Vaquita actually don’t drown when they get entangled in gillnets. Despite being able to hold their breath for long periods of time, they quickly go into a state of shock and their heart stops usually...
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Lifeless
The boat rocked with every rolling current As I slowly fed my net into the swirling aqua sea. I watched as the floats drifted off, Knowing the next time I would touch them, I would be hauling hundreds...
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Why?
You might ask, “Why do I help the Vaquita?” And my answer is, “Why wouldn’t I?” I cannot force myself to think of a world without Vaquita. They have helped shape much of my young life, from the early...
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Guilt
Alright. I want you to go deep into your memory. Back to when you were a kid. When the world was simpler, Yet more wondrous. Now travel to the worst memory of your life. Maybe the day you broke your...
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