Tag Archives: swim-with-dolphins programs

When dolphins are used for rides and close-up encounters, they are no longer treated as sentient, wild beings, but as attractions to be touched, handled, and ridden for human amusement. Few practices better illustrate how exploitation has been normalized within the captive dolphin industry.

02Aug

Blog, Campaigns, Captivity Industry, swim with dolphins | Posts by : Helene O'Barry

The Problem with Captive Dolphin Swim Programs

Posts by : Helene O'Barry

Having a close-up encounter with dolphins remains one of the world’s most popular wildlife attractions. The appeal is simple: the encounter is

TUI sells experiences where dolphins are used as ride-on objects, turning them into attractions within a commercial holiday offer and stripping them of any recognition as complex, intelligent beings. Credit: Helene O'Barry

23Apr

Blog, Campaigns, Captivity Industry | Posts by : Helene O'Barry

Tui’s “Choice” Argument Leaves Dolphins with None

Posts by : Helene O'Barry

TUI sells holidays filled with smiling faces, turquoise waters, and the promise of unforgettable experiences. But behind the glossy marketing lies something

Stella, who is pictured here with a dominant trainer standing on her back, is one of the last three survivors of the more than 50 wild-caught orcas that were flown out of Iceland during the ’70s and ’80s. The other two are female orca Katina who was captured in 1978 and performs at SeaWorld in Orlando, and a male called Ulises, who was captured in 1980 and performs at SeaWorld in San Diego.

22Aug

Blog, Campaigns, Captivity Industry | Posts by : Cara Sands

The Empty Promises of Travel Companies

Posts by : Cara Sands

The following blog was written by our guest blogger Izzy Megilley. In 2021, Expedia (very publicly) announced their decision to stop selling

03Mar

Blog, Campaigns, Captivity Industry | Posts by : Rachel Carbary

Open Letter to the Government of Mexico

Posts by : Rachel Carbary

Empty the Tanks has been investigating the dolphin captivity industry within Mexico since 2017, and we have learned disturbing information, including allegations