Tag Archives: killer whales
The Complex Lives of Orcas
A long-term study published by the journal Current Biology provides a fascinating look at the complexities surrounding maternal care of the Southern Resident Killer
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 moreSeaWorld Defends Incarceration of Dolphins
Not only does corporate giant SeaWorld defend their practice of keeping dolphins and other whales (including orcas) captive in their numerous marine
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
read moreExtraordinary Places to See Wild Orcas
Do you dream of seeing orcas in their natural environments? Don’t get sucked into tourist traps like SeaWorld, where orcas are confined
read moreSearching for Chinook
Dolphin Project has provided financial backing for the production of ‘Searching For Chinook’, a documentary by two of our Cove Monitors, Alexandra
read moreThomas Cook Stops Promoting Orca Shows
Holiday giant Thomas Cook, which is Britain’s largest tour operator, will no longer be selling excursions to Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain
read moreMarineland Canada Owner John Holer Dead
Toronto, 6/24/18: Dolphin Project can confirm that Marineland Canada owner John Holer is dead. According to multiple sources including Niagara Falls Council Member
read moreCanada: Stop Holding Dolphins, Whales Hostage
Update 6-20-18: Senator Plett’s sub-amendment to exempt Marineland from Bill S-203 was defeated 51-32-4. However, the vote on this bill may not occur
read moreHuge Losses in SeaWorld’s 4Q Results; Manby Out
2/27/18 – SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. has released its fourth quarter and full year 2017 results, and it’s Groundhog Day again with staggering losses
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