Author Archives: Cara Sands
08Jul
Why I Choose Wild Over Captive
Recently, a friend of mine went on a whale watch cruise. For months, she had looked forward to the prospect of seeing
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24Jun
Marineland Canada Owner John Holer Dead
Toronto, 6/24/18: Dolphin Project can confirm that Marineland Canada owner John Holer is dead. According to multiple sources including Niagara Falls Council Member
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20Jun
Canada: Stop Holding Dolphins, Whales Hostage
Update 6-20-18: Senator Plett’s sub-amendment to exempt Marineland from Bill S-203 was defeated 51-32-4. However, the vote on this bill may not occur
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23May
Another Dead Dolphin at Dolphinaris Arizona
Eight months and two dead dolphins later – it’s business as usual at Dolphinaris, Arizona. Alia, a 10-year-old female bottlenose dolphin at
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30Apr
Barcelona Says NO to Captive Dolphins
Barcelona Spain’s City Council has officially declared that it will not allow the establishment of new captive dolphin facilities! The declaration, read on
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24Apr
Dolphin Project Opens Education Center
Last year, with support from local government and our generous supporters, Dolphin Project built an education center in Lembata, Flores, in Indonesia.
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19Apr
Dominican Republic Prohibits Sale of Dolphins
Great news! The Dominican Republic has passed a resolution that prohibits the sale of dolphins. According to legislation published by the Dominican
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27Mar
Squee’s Great Escape
Squee is exactly where he belongs: in the big, beautiful, blue ocean. He spends his days exploring coral reefs, surfing the waves
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20Mar
South Korea Bans Importation of Taiji’s Dolphins
Dolphins caught in Taiji Japan’s notorious drive hunts will no longer be welcome in South Korea. Today, the Ministry of Environment announced
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19Mar
(Crowd) rise up on behalf of dolphins!
Whether you’re climbing 5895 meters (that’s a full 1000 meters from the highest point in Europe), biking solo 3600 kilometers across Japan, jumping
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