The La Plata dolphin —Franciscana—Toninha (Pontoporia blainvillei) is one of the most endangered dolphin species in the world. Twenty-five years ago, YAQU PACHA, together with Prof. Eduardo Secchi, began researching this dolphin species and has since developed various conservation measures to preserve the Franciscana – Toninha population throughout its entire range, from Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina.
Dr. Lorenzo von Fersen met with Prof. Eduardo Secchi of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG) to discuss future strategies for the conservation of the species.