Tag Archives: Captivity
20Jun
Join us on Japan Dolphins Day
Save the Date: September 1, 2017 We’re calling on individuals, activists and organizations across the world to participate with us on
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07Jun
Marine Mammal Commission Poised for Elimination
For 45 years, the Marine Mammal Commission, an independent agency of the United States government, has provided oversight of federal activities and programs affecting
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01Jun
Two More Species of Dolphins Added to Taiji’s Hunts
01May
May 13 is Empty the Tanks!
Where will you be on May 13? How about letting your voice be heard during the 5th annual Empty the Tanks event! Join thousands of
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17Apr
Keep Kuwait’s Scientific Center Expansion Dolphin-Free!
By the very nature of the term, Kuwait’s “scientific center” should preclude the keeping of dolphins in captivity. Yet, this is exactly what
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13Apr
BREAKING: Russia to Ban Traveling Dolphin Shows and Contact Zoos
April 13, 2017: As reported by Russian news, Vesti.ru, Deputies of the State Duma in the Russian Federation intend to add a ban on traveling dolphin
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05Apr
One Dolphin’s Story: Carmelita
Quick Facts Caught: Late November, 1978, Puerto Deseado, Argentina Died: July 21, 1981, at Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, Connecticut, USA In February 2016, SeaWorld announced they
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04Apr
Travel Firms Take a Stand Against Animal Suffering
Thomas Cook, one of the oldest and best-known travel companies has stopped selling tickets to certain animal attractions over concerns of animal welfare.
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15Mar
Where is this Dolphin’s Teeth?
Welcome to the reality of dolphin captivity. Pictured is one of four wild-caught bottlenose dolphins held captive at Wake Bali Adventure, in Keramas, Indonesia.
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10Mar
BREAKING: Park Board Votes to End Cetacean Captivity at Vancouver Aquarium
March 10, 2017: A storm has been brewing in British Columbia, Canada’s most westerly province – and along with it, the winds have
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