Monthly Archives: February 2019
Season Ends for Taiji’s Dolphin Hunts
For immediate release: March 1, 2019 TAIJI – Officials have confirmed to Dolphin Project that on March 1, the 2018/19 drive season
read moreOrphaned Risso’s Dolphins Dumped at Sea
Tragedy struck again in Taiji on February 14 when the hunters captured a nursery pod of 10 Risso’s dolphins. Four of them
read moreAdios Dolphinaris Arizona!
After multiple protests, including the hiring of a plane sporting a banner “Dolphinaris: Why Are 4 Dolphins Dead?” and worldwide condemnation against
read moreThe Effects of Captivity, a Mermaid’s View
Japanese Activists File Lawsuit Against Taiji
Recently Dolphin Project had the opportunity to talk with Ren Yabuki of Life Investigation Agency (LIA). LIA focuses on animal advocacy within
read moreProtesters’ Plea to Hunters: Stop Tormenting Dolphins
Taiji, 2-10-19: At the break of dawn, hunters went out in search of dolphins. What they found was a large pod of
read moreSearching for Chinook
Dolphin Project has provided financial backing for the production of ‘Searching For Chinook’, a documentary by two of our Cove Monitors, Alexandra
read moreOp Ed: The Man Behind the Curtain
Updated 2/21/19: After multiple protests, including the hiring of a plane sporting a banner “Dolphinaris: Why Are 4 Dolphins Dead?” and worldwide
read more“Sad” SeaWorld Loses Another Orca
“The entire SeaWorld family is deeply saddened by the loss.” These words are part of a statement put out by entertainment giant
read moreExclusive: Dolphin Rescue in North Sumatra
On January 31, two Chinese white dolphins (Sousa chinensis) were spotted in a river in the Medan area, in the North Sumatra
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