Category Archives: Japan
Why Our Presence in Taiji Matters
Following the capture of nine bottlenose dolphins on November 25 and 26, 2019, Dolphin Project Cove Monitors welcomed a much-needed streak of
read moreRedefining Our Concept of “Entertainment”
Truth be told, I am certain many of you remember visiting a marine park as a kid. Some of you likely returned
read moreDolphins: Taiji’s Most Valuable Commodity
Taiji 11-18-19: The 12th week of the 2019/20 dolphin hunting season has concluded, and evidence of cruelty to dolphins in Taiji is rife.
read moreAngel; Taiji Whale Museum Update
Following the typhoons and tropical storms that have hit Taiji over the last few weeks, Dolphin Project Cove Monitors decided to check
read moreDolphins Left to Fend for Themselves During Typhoon Hagibis
Court: O’Barry Free to Return to Japan
UPDATED December 19, 2019: While we won the initial case the government has now appealed. Please follow our social media for updates. For
read moreMass Chaos; Injuries During Pilot Whale Drive
Taiji, Japan, 9-16-19 – At 5:15 a.m. all 12 hunting boats left the harbor in search of dolphin pods. Two hours later our team
read moreDolphin Project Returns to the Cove
On September 1, individuals across the world took to the streets and stood up on behalf of dolphins. While you held up
read more“Life” in Captivity Awaits Newly-Caught Dolphins
Taiji, Japan 9/5/19 – It’s been a brutal start to the 2019/20 dolphin hunting season in Taiji, Japan. On the first successful drive
read moreFirst Red Cove of Season; Risso’s Dolphins Slaughtered
Taiji, Japan 9/2/19 – On just the second day of the 2019/20 dolphin hunting season in Taiji, Japan, hunters were successful in locating
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