This rare fish’s swim bladder is worth more than gold but its price could kill the world’s rarest mammal
A rare fish, the Totoaba, faces extinction due to illegal fishing for its valuable swim bladder, called fish maw. This practice also endangers the Vaquita, a marine mammal. The black market for fish maw generates millions annually. Demand in China for its perceived health benefits and culinary uses drives this trade. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect these species.
A rare fish, the Totoaba, faces extinction due to illegal fishing for its valuable swim bladder, called fish maw. This practice also endangers the Vaquita, a marine mammal. The black market for fish maw generates millions annually. Demand in China for its perceived health benefits and culinary uses drives this trade. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect these species.
