Author Archives: Cara Sands
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,
read moreLolita 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),
read moreRambo 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
read moreOne 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)
read moreSpecies 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
read moreWater 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
read moreA 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
read moreDo’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
read moreSpring 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,
read moreWill 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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