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Empty the Tanks: What It Means and Why It Matters
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (557+ words) Some people within the animal welfare community say they no longer support the Empty The Tanks campaign. "I can't continue to advocate for emptying the tanks when there is no sanctuary for dolphins to go to." "If you emptied all…...
Tui's "Choice" Argument Leaves Dolphins with None
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (564+ words) TUI sells holidays filled with smiling faces, turquoise waters, and the promise of unforgettable experiences. But behind the glossy marketing lies something far less cheerful: dolphins performing tricks for paying tourists. TUI Group, commonly known as TUI, describes itself as…...
When the Show Ends, Who Cleans Up the Mess?
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (400+ words) But now, as dolphins languish in deteriorating tanks, the finger-pointing has begun. And it's aimed in the wrong direction. People are asking the animal welfare community, including Dolphin Project: "The shows are over, but the animals are still trapped. What…...
Why Shutting Down a Dolphinarium is a Victory
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (664+ words) Closing a dolphinarium can feel like an incomplete victory when the dolphins are simply moved to another facility. They remain in captivity'usually transferred to another tank where the cycle of theatrical shows and captive breeding continues. It's understandable, then, that…...
Dolphin Project: 56 Years and Going Strong!
1+ week, 3+ day ago (211+ words) For a whopping 56 years, Dolphin Project has stood firmly behind one simple belief: that together, we can protect dolphins. And together, we have made that mission a reality. This work has never been done alone. It's because of your trust…...
Dolphins in Distress at Vallarta Adventures, Me
3+ week, 4+ day ago (511+ words) For decades, Mexico's beautiful coastlines and turquoise waters have drawn tourists from around the world. Beneath the promise of sun, leisure, and "once-in-a lifetime" dolphin encounters lies a darker reality " an industry that exploits dolphins for tourist entertainment. Mexico has…...
The Manufactured Euphoria of Dolphin Shows
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) Can you feel the excitement " the anticipation that something big is about to happen? That special something that you, privileged as you are, will soon witness? In Kolm'rden Zoo's dolphin stadium, two dolphins drift in a world of concrete and…...
Taiji's Drive Hunt Season Has Ended
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (453+ words) What changed this season? "The brutality of the dolphin hunts in Taiji continues and bearing witness to that violence never gets easier. But this season, something shifted. The growing presence of Japanese activists showing up, raising awareness and pushing for…...
Why Captive Dolphins are Nothing Like Having a Dog
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (388+ words) I hear this comparison often: "I have a dog at home. My dog is happy, loved, and lives in my house. Isn't keeping dolphins in captivity the same?" No. Dogs are domesticated. Dolphins are wild. Dogs descended from a now-extinct…...