La Plata dolphinPontoporia blainvillei), is one of the most endangered cetacean species in South AmericaThey are often victims of accidental capture in fishing nets and habitat degradation. This study published by the ECoMAR team showed that there is an overlap between the distribution of harbor porpoises and a Marine Protected Area (MPA) located on the edge of a Franciscan Management Area (FMA). Using sighting data and spatial modeling, an overlap was identified between the porpoises' preferred habitats and the boundaries of the MPA, suggesting that these protected areas may play a crucial role in the conservation of the species. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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