The La Plata dolphin – Franciscana – Toninha (Pontoporia blainvillei) is one of the most endangered dolphin species in the world. YAQU PACHA began researching this dolphin species 25 years ago in collaboration with Prof. Eduardo Secchi and has since developed various conservation measures to preserve the Franciscana – Toninha population throughout its range from Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina.
Dr. Lorenzo von Fersen met with Prof. Eduardo Secchi from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG) to discuss future strategies for the conservation of the species.