Author Archives: Cara Sands
01Sep
Ric O’Barry Returns to Japan
Taiji Dolphin Hunts Resume TOKYO, September 1, 2023: When the wheels touched down at Narita International Airport, in Tokyo earlier this week,
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18Aug
Lolita the Orca is Dead
The last surviving orca of the infamous Penn Cove captures of 1970 is dead. AUGUST 18, 2023: Lolita (also known as Tokitae),
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14Aug
Rambo Departs from the Umah Lumba Center
A little over 10 months since three confiscated dolphins were offered their freedom, Rambo, the last remaining dolphin residing near the release
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07Aug
One Turtle’s Story – Coco
Quick Facts Rescued: December 10, 2022 Status: In rehabilitation On December 10, 2022 an endangered female green sea turtle (species: Chelonia mydas)
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26Jun
Species Conservation Equals Marine Conservation
For us, the shoreline can represent a peaceful walk on the beach. But for countless animals, the ocean, the beach, or the
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15Jun
Water Sports and Marine Animals
Safety first for all: what you need to know Imagine if a pod of dolphins, a raft of sea lions, or even
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30May
A Simple Argument Against Captivity
And what we can do about it. Have you ever wondered how dolphins and other whales end up in marine parks and
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10May
Do’s and Don’ts of Dolphin Strandings
As warmer temperatures attract more beachgoers, it’s possible one might see a stranded dolphin caught in the surf, or stuck on the
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06Apr
Spring Forward for Dolphins!
For nearly 53 years, Dolphin Project has been dedicated to the welfare and protection of dolphins worldwide. Founded by Richard O’Barry in 1970,
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30Mar
Will Lolita Finally Retire in Peace and Dignity?
For over five decades, Lolita, (also known as Tokitae), the most famous orca in captivity, has lived just steps from the ocean
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