There are only 30 of the small porpoise left, due to over-fishing in the waters of the Gulf of California. Efforts to save the vaquita have pitted environmentalists against fishermen.
Packed with nutrients, easy to grow and adaptable to local cuisines, this tropical superfood could bring more food and cash to poor farmers around the world.
The Ambassador of Japan is visiting Nevada to talk about trade and he joins us in studio. Ichiro Fujisaki will discuss trade between his country and Nevada, the wider issues on the future of Asia and the Pacific and what it will take to improve US exports to Asia.