Author Archives: Cara Sands
18Sep
Risso’s Slaughtered in First Red Cove of Season
Taiji, 9-18-18 – After 17 days where no dolphins were slaughtered or taken captive, the dolphin hunters of Taiji, Japan were successful in
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14Sep
Scarlet ‘J50’ Presumed Dead
Scarlet/‘J50′, a sick, 3+1/2 year-old orca who has not been seen since Friday, September 7, 2018 is presumed dead. Scientists and environmentalists
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04Sep
World to Japan: Stop the War on Dolphins!
A big THANK YOU to all that lent their voices during this year’s Japan Dolphins Day events. Individuals, activists and organizations across
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13Aug
It’s No Longer an Option NOT to Listen
For 1000 miles, Tahlequah grieved – while her baby decomposed. Born on July 24, the calf would live only about 30 minutes
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10Aug
Orcas Starving, Breach the Dams!
The following blog is written by Howard Garrett, co-founder and Director/President of Orca Network. On July 24, a 20-year-old orca, known as
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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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