Lawsuit Filed for Gulf of California Whales' Rights
A coalition of organizations has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Gulf of California whales, claiming they deserve legal protections equivalent to human rights.
The lawsuit, accepted by a district judge, seeks to declare the Gulf of California a "critical habitat" under Mexico's General Wildlife Law to conserve and protect the species living there.
- Conserve and protect species in accordance with Mexico's Constitution and international treaties
- Halt the expansion of fossil gas megaprojects in the Gulf of California, also known as the "Aquarium of the World"
The lawsuit hopes to pave the way for legal recognition of nature as a subject of rights.
Author's summary: Whales sue for habitat rights in Mexico.