Author Archives: Helene O'Barry
30Mar
Dolphinarium’s License Revoked at Attica Zoo
A Dolphin Project team visited the Attica Zoological Parc in Greece in 2018 in order to evaluate the dolphins’ living conditions. We
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23Mar
SeaWorld Uses Orcas as Toys
Two orcas are beached on a concrete platform. Their trainers have given them the command to beach themselves, even though this is not a
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21Jan
The Cruelty of Tanks
“Like air is to us, ocean water is to them.” ~ Karl Avetoom Time and again, workers at dolphinariums will tell their audiences
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05Dec
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
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24Oct
From 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
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08Oct
Bali 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
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03Oct
One 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
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12Sep
Saving 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
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05Sep
One 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
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14Aug
Animal 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
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