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05Jun
Fake Rocks, Palm Trees and Captive Dolphins
The dolphin theater at Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain, seats 1,800 spectators. It is typically packed with holidaymakers who want to see
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01May
The Dark Era of Orca Captures in Iceland
Kiska recently died at Marineland in Canada. She was one of more than 50 orcas captured off the coast of Iceland for
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23Feb
One Dolphin’s Story – Sharkane
Sharkane, a female, was one of four orcas captured off the coast of Iceland in 1989. Like most Icelandic orcas captured for
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20May
Morgan’s Heart-Rending Captive Tale
A story of loss and human betrayal As soon I enter the stadium, I see her. She is logging on the water’s
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10Aug
Another Casualty of Captivity
How many more apologies must we hear from aquariums and marine parks regarding the death of yet another “beloved” captive dolphin or
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27May
‘BattWoman’: A Champion for all Dolphins
She was known by some as the ‘BattWoman’ – superhuman warrior for all dolphins and other whales across the globe. And to
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21Jan
The Cruelty of Tanks
“Like air is to us, ocean water is to them.” ~ Karl Avetoom Time and again, workers at dolphinariums will tell their audiences
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16May
Keto: 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
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18Dec
Measurable Progress for Dolphins in 2018
While it seems like yesterday we were welcoming in the new year, I’m amazed by how much progress we’ve made for dolphins
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03Oct
Thomas Cook and the Five Freedoms
Many of us who work to stop the capture and confinement of dolphins were hopeful for lasting, positive change when British travel
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