Author Archives: Cara Sands
18Apr
Say NO to Dolphin Import Application
The National Marine Fisheries Service in the United States is currently reviewing a permit application to import up to three captive-born dolphins
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16Apr
Honey the Dolphin Sold as Part of Aquarium Deal
Inubosaki Marine Park Aquarium in Japan has been sold, and along with it – Honey the dolphin. Dolphin Project can confirm that
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08Apr
Second Dolphin Dies at SeaWorld
Another dolphin has died at SeaWorld Orlando. In just over two months, the Florida marine park has lost two mammals: Kayla, a
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03Apr
Caring for the Earth: Plastics
Microsteps are small, incremental, science-backed actions we can take that will have both immediate and long-lasting benefits to the way we live
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28Mar
Help Canada End Whale Captivity
Updated 4/2/19: Bill S-203 has passed the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans and will proceed to the House with no amendments for
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18Mar
When the Show’s Over
While aquariums and marine parks will have you believe there is much to be learned from captive dolphin shows, the real education
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10Feb
Protesters’ 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
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04Feb
A Dolphin Mother’s Grief
On January 29, 2019, a deceased dolphin calf was spotted in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. The calf, thought to be
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03Feb
Dolphinaris Demo A Success; Contract Terminated
UPDATE: 2/5/19 8:50PM EST: Dolphinaris Arizona has announced the facility will be temporarily closing. According to the statement, an outside panel of
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31Jan
Fourth Dolphin Dies at Dolphinaris Arizona
A fourth dolphin has died at Dolphinaris Arizona. Kai’nalu, a 22-year-old bottlenose dolphin was euthanized on January 31 after falling ill approximately
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