Tag Archives: The Cove
31Aug
Breaking: Ric O’Barry Arrested in Japan
Story evolving For Immediate Release: August 31, 2015 Contact: Media Requests Ric O'Barry, Founder/Director of Dolphin Project was arrested in the town of read more
27Aug
Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project Returns To The Cove
Thirteen years ago, Ric O'Barry first stepped foot on the shores of Taiji, Japan – and witnessed a cove full of dolphin read more
20May
Huge win for Dolphins! JAZA to Stop Sourcing Taiji Dolphins
Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project was delighted to learn recently that after years of international pressure, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) read more
19May
China holds the power to stop the killing of dolphins in Japan
Feature Image: ‘Dolphin Project’ atop the Great Wall of China. Photo: Sasha Abdolmajid This is a translation of a review published
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27Feb
As Dolphin Drive Season Winds Down — We’re Ramping Up
Things are winding down for Taiji's dolphin drive season but of course the hunting is not over. Some boats will now be adapted for read more
16Feb
Striped dolphin meat test results
Recently, Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project purchased several packages of striped dolphin meat to test for mercury, PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) and radiation levels (radioactive read more
24Jan
How Much is a Drive Hunt Dolphin Worth?
Just ask Miami Seaquarium (MSQ) in Florida. According to NOAA Fisheries' Marine Mammal Inventory Report (MMIR), MSQ imported two Pacific bottlenose dolphins and two Risso's read more
06Dec
Drew Chadwick: How The Cove Inspired Me To Make A Difference
X-Factor Star, Recording Artist and #WeTheChange founder Drew Chadwick writes an inspirational blog on how the Cove encouraged him into activism. He is an read more
01Dec
On the Frontlines: The Dolphin Project Cove Monitors
Becoming a Cove Monitor (CM) for Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project isn't for everyone. It requires a special skill set, effective coping mechanisms, read more
10Nov
New Billboard on Florida Turnpike Challenges SeaWorld
A new billboard challenging the keeping of whales and dolphins in captivity is making waves across social media. Jan Pettifor of Hudson, Florida, erected read more