Tag Archives: Captivity
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
23Feb
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
16Feb
Video: Mercy
Dolphin Project Senior Cove Monitor Vicki Kiely wrote this song for the dolphins of Taiji, who are brutally slaughtered or taken for a
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14Feb
One Whale’s Story: Tichka/Aydin
Quick Facts Born: 1984, approximation Caught: May 3, 1987, Bajdukova Island, Kamchatka Escaped: September, 1991 (first time); November, 1992 (second time) In September, 1991,
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10Feb
The Moscow-Taiji Dolphin Connection
Dolphins are one of the most amazing creatures on the planet. They impress with their intelligence, social bonds and culture. Almost everyone read more
08Feb
Exclusive: Message from Ric O’Barry
They might have taken me out of the country, but not my commitment to see these slaughters end.” ~ Ric O’Barry, Founder/Director
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07Feb
In Photos: From Sea to Stage
Thinking of visiting a marine park or aquarium? Ever wonder where the performing dolphins come from? With over 150 orders for live dolphins from
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