Author Archives: Ric OBarry
Return to The Cove
Fifteen years ago I stood on the shores of the Cove, watching in disbelief as a scene of unspeakable cruelty took place
read moreHappy 48th Birthday Dolphin Project!
“After attempting to free a captive dolphin named Charlie Brown, I spent a week in a Bimini jail, paid the $5 fine
read moreTaiji’s Dolphin Hunting Season Has Ended
For immediate release: March 1, 2018 TAIJI – Dolphin Project can confirm that on March 1, Taiji’s drive hunts ended for the
read moreTaiji’s Dolphin Hunts too Cruel to be ‘Normalized’
On December 11, 2017, “The Guardian” published an article entitled “Not ashamed: dolphin hunters of Taiji break silence over film The Cove.”
read more2017: Positive Change for Dolphins
It’s hard to believe 2017 is coming to a close, yet I have never felt more positive about the progress we’ve made
read moreHappy 47th Birthday Dolphin Project!
I flew into Bimini in the Bahamas to do something at last about the dolphins. Actually, I wasn’t clear myself about why
read moreBREAKING: Taiji’s Drive Season Over
For immediate release: March 1, 2017 TAIJI – Officials have confirmed to Dolphin Project that on March 1, the 2016/17 drive season
read more2016: What A Year It Was!
As 2016 comes to a close, I am filled with a sense of hope. This year, we have done much to build
read moreDolphin Sabbatical Project: A Social Experiment for Captive Dolphins
Which environment is better for dolphins? We are calling on the Dutch public to decide.” ~ Ric O’Barry, Founder/Director of Dolphin Project
read moreStatement on Morgan by Ric O’Barry
Morgan, the captive orca being held at Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain, has generated much media interest of late. Several videos have
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