Author Archives: Helene O'Barry
It Won’t Be Long Now
Bali, 12-4-19: In Sanur, Bali, our main focus is to keep Rocky and Rambo healthy before their big move to our new dolphin
read moreFrom Tank to Sea
Dewa and Johnny’s transformation since we evacuated them from deplorable living conditions at the Melka Hotel in north Bali is remarkable. Confined
read moreBali Dolphins Confiscated; New Sanctuary Established
Johnny and Dewa, while potentially not suitable candidates for release, have a permanent “forever home” where they can retire in peace and
read moreOne Dolphin’s Story – Rocky
The dolphin known as Rocky was rescued on August 5th from the Melka Hotel, located in Lovina, Bali, about 10 kilometers west
read moreSaving Dewa and Johnny
Update 9/14/19: Dolphins are highly social beings, and living in isolation is stressful and completely unnatural for them. Both Johnny and Dewa have
read moreOne Dolphin’s Story – Rambo
From Rambo to Rainbow Rambo is one of two dolphins that the Central Jakarta Forestry Department and the Dolphin Project team recently
read moreAnimal Humiliation at Dubai Dolphinarium
Many Internet users reacted with shock when footage emerged of a dolphin trainer straddling a dolphin that was helplessly beached on the
read moreLoro Parque Thinks Foraging ‘Not a Big Deal’ for Orcas
On a hot, sunny afternoon, the orcas at Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain, were working through the third killer whale spectacle that
read moreLoro Parque Blames Activists for Whale Captures
Loro Parque, a zoo in the Canary Islands of Spain, recently published a statement on its Facebook page in response to the
read moreKeto: 24 Years Behind Bars
Keto is without doubt one of the most impressive beings I have ever seen. His sleek, torpedo-shaped body has undergone millions of
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