Author Archives: Elizabeth Batt
28Jul
Study Suggests Whales and Dolphins Grieve Like Us
It is said we should never anthropomorphize animals when it comes to scientific research but a recent study published in the Journal
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12Jul
Young Filmmaker’s Documentary to Premiere at Superpod5
Scheduled to premiere on the opening night of this year’s Superpod5 gathering in the San Juan Islands of Washington, Katie Emmons’ strong read more
11Jul
Voice of the Orcas Gears up for Superpod With a Special Announcement
Between the 18-22th of July, orca lovers from around the world will descend on San Juan Island, Wa. for the annual gathering known read more
28May
Tilikum Improving but SeaWorld is Still Tanking
It was in March of this year when SeaWorld announced that their most well-known orca was sick. According to a press release by read more
03May
Dolphins Join Korean Activists in Protesting Wind Turbines
When you're advocating for the rights of dolphins, there is no better validation than when the marine mammals show up to protest read more
02May
SeaWorld CEO’s Halo is Already Slipping
There was tremendous optimism when SeaWorld’s new CEO announced an orca breeding ban and teamed up with the Humane Society of the
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29Apr
Op-Ed: Loro Parque Describes Orca Head-Slamming Incident as ‘Normal’
On April 26, 2016, the Dolphin Project released nauseating footage of an orca in a marine park ramming a gate. Captured by an
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27Apr
Tremendous Efforts Made for Dolphins in South Korea
The Dolphin Project is delighted to acknowledge the efforts of our South Korean friends and colleagues for their recent success in blocking
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15Apr
Expert Testimony Secures 12-1 Vote for Orca Protection Act
On April 12, the California Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife committee voted on legislation that will ban the breeding of captive orcas
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04Apr
Dolphin Interaction Programs: Please Read the Fine Print
Cute and friendly with an anatomical smile that draws you in, swimming with bottlenose dolphins tops many a person's bucket list. By read more