Author Archives: Cara Sands
21Apr
Dolfinarium Harderwijk to Transfer Dolphins to China
Dolfinarium Harderwijk plans to transfer twelve animals to Hainan Ocean Paradise in Lingshui, China. According to the dolphinarium, two walruses, eight bottlenose
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08Mar
New Film: Inside Japan’s Dolphin Trade
During the 2020/21 dolphin hunting season, VICE World News traveled to the infamous Cove in Taiji, Japan. Their intent was to investigate
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01Feb
No Protections for Juvenile Dolphins in Taiji’s Hunts
Taiji, Japan: In Taiji’s notorious drive fisheries, juveniles and young calves are routinely slaughtered, taken captive and/or discarded at sea. Here, no
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28Jan
No, Dolphins Don’t Belong in Captivity
One only has to look at the profound, global changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to realize some simple facts: we
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18Jan
Positive Momentum in 2021
“We need to show up and speak up on behalf of dolphins in need.” ~ Ric O’Barry, Founder/Director of Dolphin Project If
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13Jan
Humpback Whale Latest Victim of Taiji Fisheries
29Dec
Minke Whale Trapped in Taiji’s Nets
UPDATED 1/11/21: Dolphin Project can confirm that the minke whale, after being trapped for over two weeks in Taiji’s fishing nets, has
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30Nov
Humpback Whale Freed From Fishing Nets
Dolphin Project, in collaboration with Life Investigation Agency, continues to report on the ground in Taiji, Japan, documenting the captive selection and
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20Nov
O’Barry Versus Japan: Deportation Order Revoked!
Almost four years and ten months after Ric O’Barry was deported from Japan, the decision of the Tokyo High Court to revoke
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27Oct
Dolphin Project: A Voice for all Dolphins
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage throughout the world, Dolphin Project continues to maintain a global presence, acting as a voice
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