Author Archives: Cara Sands
18Apr
Successful Birth for Former Captive Dolphin
One of the biggest lies being told by the likes of SeaWorld and others in the dolphin abusement park industry is that read more
VIDEO: Kayaking with Orcas
The moment Nathan Pettigrew reached the other side of Mount Maunganui, in New Zealand, two large orcas shot past him, swimming in the
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29Mar
One Dolphin’s Story: Beachie
Quick Facts Born: 1982 (estimated) Stranded: April 1984, Florida Died: February 28, 2016; ruptured vein in his air cavity In April of 1984, a
read moreVIDEO: The Soul of the Ocean
PELAGOS The soul of the ocean, a vast area of sea with more than one billion cubic kilometers of water. A hidden read more
Video: Majestic Pod of Orcas, Wild and Free
Imagine the joy these whale watchers experienced as they were surrounded by wild orcas from J Pod, K Pod and L Pod – all read more
17Mar
SeaWorld Responds to “Attitudinal Change,” Ends Orca Breeding
Amidst sagging revenues and lowered attendance, SeaWorld has announced it will immediately end its captive orca breeding program. Citing an "attitudinal change," SeaWorld's read more
04Mar
The Faces of Taiji
A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. In this case, 884 = the number of dolphins Dolphin
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01Mar
Breaking: Officials Confirm Taiji Drive Season Over
For immediate release: March 2, 2016 TAIJI – Officials have confirmed to Dolphin Project that, after a run of 18 "blue cove" read more
Video: Let Lolita Retire in Peace and Dignity
Watch Ric O'Barry as he makes an impassioned plea to the owners of the Miami Seaquarium to allow Lolita, the solitary orca read more
21Feb
Impressions of a First Time Cove Monitor
By Brittany Michelson, Dolphin Project Cove Monitor This past August, an image was posted to Facebook that shattered my heart: dolphins in read more