Author Archives: Cara Sands
27Jun
Historic Victory for Marine Mammals in Mexico!
On June 25, The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a groundbreaking legal reform, banning the reproduction of marine mammals including their use
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20Jun
SeaWorld Orca Kamea Dies at 11 Years Old
Kamea, a young captive orca at SeaWorld San Antonio has died. According to the Texas marine park, the orca “succumbed to an
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17Jun
In Celebration of Sea Turtles
With a focus on awareness, protection and conservation, each June marks Sea Turtle Week. However, at our dedicated Turtle Hospital at the
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09Jun
Catching up with Izzy Megilley
“As a young adult, I hope to continue being a force for change, using empathy and determination to be a voice for
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28May
Another Dead Dolphin at Gulf World Marine Park
Updated June 4, 2025: Following public outcry regarding the dolphin deaths at Gulf World Marine Park, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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15May
Authorities Shut Down Dolphinarium at Hotel Barceló
Earlier this week, Mexico’s environmental enforcement agency, the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) issued the permanent closure of the dolphinarium at
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06May
Help Us End Dolphin Captivity!
On May 10th and 11th, people from across the world will join together at their local marine park or aquarium and peacefully
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02May
What Happens During Taiji’s Off-Season?
Taiji, Japan’s infamous dolphin hunts – exposed worldwide in the 2009 Academy Award-winning documentary film The Cove – are not set to
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19Apr
Dolphin Project: 55 Years and Beyond Defending Dolphins
For 55 years, Dolphin Project’s mantra has been “Let’s Protect Dolphins Together.” And for over five decades, we have done just that.
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12Apr
Every Day is Earth Day
The theme of this year’s Earth Day – which also happens to be Dolphin Project’s 55th birthday! – is “Our Power, Our
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