Category Archives: Captivity Industry
24Feb
Turning “Savings” Into “Saving”
For over 50 years (nearly 56 years to be exact!), Dolphin Project, and notably, our Founder/Director Ric O’Barry has been fighting the
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18Feb
Wild-Caught Orcas: Captivity’s Lasting Toll
Orca captures in the United States, Canada, and Iceland stopped decades ago. But even after captures ended, the consequences continue to shape
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10Feb
Captive Dolphins in Malta: No Science, No Ethics
In September 2025, Mediterraneo Marine Park in Malta underwent an official inspection. Months later, members of the Waves Not Walls campaign received
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07Feb
New Day, Same Dolphin Show
February 2 was Groundhog Day, a folksy tradition held in both Canada and the United States, where a groundhog is used to
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28Jan
Space Between Us
I was on a boat off Norway in the winter when we were fortunate to see a pod of orcas. The sea
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26Jan
Marineland Gets Conditional Approval to Export Mammals
Dolphin Project can confirm that on January 26, Canada’s Fisheries Minister, the Honorable Joanne Thompson, granted conditional approval to Marineland Canada to
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14Jan
Katina: Half a Century Stolen
The captive orca Katina died at 50 at SeaWorld Orlando on December 20, 2025—half a century stolen. Her life stands as a testament to the wrongs
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02Jan
Everyday Actions Can Change the Future
It’s the start of a new year — and a perfect moment to ask ourselves: “What kind of impact do I want
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13Dec
2025: A Year in Review
As 2025 comes to an end, we want to thank everyone who supported Dolphin Project this year. Whether you helped from across
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11Dec
Kshamenk’s Sad Life Comes to an End
Kshamenk, Argentina’s last remaining captive orca, has died at the age of 37. The original story is often described as one of
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