Author Archives: Ric OBarry
28Nov
The Finland Four
Forklifts, Trucks, and Planes Five dolphins arrived in Finland in 1985. They were named Veera, Delfi, Nasi, Joona, and Niki. A sixth
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23Nov
Sale of Mercury-Laden Dolphin Meat Continues Despite Dangers
Even as far back as 2007, Taiji's elected officials admitted they "...had found extremely high mercury and methylmercury levels in samples of read more
07Oct
Jailhouse Crock: Update from Taiji
What the hunters are doing in Taiji violates an ancient friendship cultivated by time, between man and dolphin." ~ Ric O'Barry In read more
22Apr
Earth Day in Beijing, China — Happy Birthday Dolphin Project
by Ric O’Barry Earth Day in Beijing, China. This day marks the 45th anniversary of Dolphin Project. It’s been a long strange
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15Apr
Could 2015 be the year of the dolphin?
This week I am in our nation’s capitol. Today, I meet with members of the Obama Administration at The White House to personally
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13Jan
People Are Important Too
Approximately 35 striped dolphins were slaughtered in the Cove on January 8, 2015. I went looking for them a few days later. read more
03Jan
An Urgent Message from Ric O’Barry
On Sept. 30, 2014, I resigned from my position at Earth Island Institute’s International Marine Mammal Project/Save Japan Dolphins (EII-IMMP). After 44
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02Jan
Will Futo Stay Dolphin Friendly?
Dolphin hunting used to be big business in Futo. Especially the sale of live dolphins for aquariums and dolphin swim-with programs. There read more
23Dec
Four Days of Hell in Taiji
The last few days here in Taiji have been a living nightmare. It's hard to "come home from work" from the Cove and read more
16Dec
Waiting for the Rising Sun: Ric O’Barry’s Wish for 2015
It's just after 5:30 a.m., local time in Taiji. I'm at the harbor now, waiting for the sun to rise. From the read more