Gulf of California Whales Sue for Their Right to a Livable Habitat
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 have the Gulf of California declared a "critical habitat" under Mexico's General Wildlife Law to conserve and protect the species that live there.
- Conservation of 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 litigation hopes to pave the way for legal recognition of nature as a subject of rights.
Author's summary: Whales sue Mexico for habitat rights.