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Korean Captive Dolphins have a Shot at Freedom

May 8, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

A Korean court and the Mayor of Seol are taking the sides of illegally captured dolphins.

Good News from the Maldives

May 5, 2012 by David Phillips, Save Japan Dolphins

The Maldives will not support dolphin captivity!

A Thank You Letter to Mayor Sangen of Taiji

April 16, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Ric O'Barry sends a thank you letter to Mayor Sangen of Taiji for moving Sad and Lonely to a new bigger outdoor tank at the Taiji Whale Museum.

Ex SeaWorld Trainers Speak out Against Captivity

April 5, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Ex-trainers from SeaWorld describe their experiences in an interview with Blue Freedom.org. 

Protecting Dolphins in Germany & Switzerland (Video Link Added)

April 3, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Ric reports on his trip to Germany and Switzerland, with press conferences and major demonstrations in front of dolphinariums.  His message: "Don't buy a ticket!"

Partial Victory: Sad and Lonely are Moved

April 1, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Sad and Lonely are in a new better tank at the Taiji Whale Museum, with thanks to Japanese activists and the Mayor of Taiji.  But Ric O'Barry notes WAZA did nothing.

A Dolphin Debate in Hong Kong

March 17, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Ric O'Barry debates the owner of Ocean Park in Hong Kong, a dolphinarium.

Switzerland: No More Dolphin Imports

March 15, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

The Swiss Parliament has taken a vote to end imports of live dolphins, as Ric O'Barry reports.

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