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California Legislature Approves Historic Legislation to End Orca Captivity
Friday, August 26, 2016
Great News!
Posted : August 26, 2016 6:31 pm
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California Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Orca Shows, Captive Breeding
Legislation sent to Gov. Jerry Brown also prohibits the export of killer whales.
AUG 26, 2016 by David Kirby
Posted : August 27, 2016 1:37 pm
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Why Humpback Whales Protect Other Animals From Killer Whales
It’s possible humpbacks are rescuing seals, sunfish, and other species by mistake, but there’s a chance they have altruistic motivations.
Posted : August 29, 2016 1:00 pm
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A LOVE OF DOLPHINS INSPIRES STUDENT-LED DOCUMENTARY
23 AUGUST, 2016
Ella Van Cleave writes about her new documentary film project.
She is a Youth Ambassador with Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project.
It all started because I wanted to save the dolphins.
https://dolphinproject.net/blog/post/the-love-of-dolphins-inspires-student-led-documentary/
Posted : August 29, 2016 1:25 pm
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This Former Killer Whale Trainer Is Taking On SeaWorld
Inside the dangerous world of orcas in captivity.
NATALIE SCHREYERAUG. 28, 2016
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/08/inquiring-minds-seaworld-hargrove
Posted : August 30, 2016 4:33 pm
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Humans and dolphins are so similar – when will we stop persecuting them?
Philip Hoare
Posted : August 30, 2016 4:52 pm
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California Governor: Lead the Nation and Ban Captive Orca Breeding Today
http://www.peta.org/blog/california-governor-lead-nation-ban-captive-orca-breeding-today/
Posted : August 31, 2016 12:35 am
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Scientists Discover a Mouth-Breathing Dolphin
https://www.hakaimagazine.com/article-short/scientists-discover-mouth-breathing-dolphin
Posted : August 31, 2016 7:25 pm
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The slaughter and capture of Dolphins begins, again.
TAIJI PREPARES TO STEAL LIVES FOR PROFIT
11 AUGUST, 2016 BLOGCAMPAIGNSJAPAN
Preparations are now underway in Taiji, Japan as the 2016-2017 dolphin hunting season is slated to commence next month, on or around September 1.
https://dolphinproject.net/blog/post/taiji-prepares-to-steal-lives-for-profit/
Posted : August 31, 2016 8:17 pm
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Woo-woo; Whale Magic?
Posted : September 1, 2016 12:48 pm
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Iceberg's alive!
'Breathtakingly beautiful' and extremely rare albino killer whale is spotted - four years after he was last sighted
Posted : September 1, 2016 2:42 pm
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Beluga Trapped at SeaWorld Has Lost All Five of Her Calves
September 6, 2016
http://www.seaworldofhurt.com/features/martha-beluga-seaworld-lost-five-calves/
Posted : September 8, 2016 4:16 pm
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Infinite Patience: An Enduring Legacy Of Activism For Dolphins and Whales In Taiji, Japan
https://vimeo.com/181278566?ref=fb-share&1
Heartbreaking!
Posted : September 9, 2016 12:53 am
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LIVE STREAM
Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project broadcasting LIVE from in the field, around the globe. Working to end the slaughter and trafficking of dolphins.
Posted : September 9, 2016 1:00 am
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BREAKING: FIRST LIVES LOST AS RISSO’S DOLPHINS KILLED IN TAIJI
09 SEPTEMBER, 2016
In an eerie resemblance of last year, almost to the day, the dolphins’ luck ran out when a pod of Risso’s were driven into the cove and slaughtered.
After hours of hunting, our hopes were high that it would be another ‘blue cove’ day. While there were previous drives since the 2016/17 season opened on September 1, the dolphins had managed to escape the hunters. Not so today.
https://dolphinproject.net/blog/post/breaking-first-lives-lost-as-rissos-dolphins-killed-in-taiji/
Posted : September 9, 2016 3:03 pm
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BuyInjured Beluga at the GA Aquarium Is Proof That Captivity Hurts Whales
Written by Michelle Kretzer | September 9, 2016
An eyewitness sent PETA photo and video evidence that a female beluga whale held in captivity at the Georgia Aquarium is being attacked by a much larger male—and she can’t escape him in her tiny tank.
An eyewitness sent PETA photo and video evidence that a female beluga whale held in captivity at the Georgia Aquarium is being attacked by a much larger male—and she can’t escape him in her tiny tank.
Rake marks on injured beluga at Georgia Aquarium© Georgia Animal Rights and Protection
The female has extensive rake marks all over her body as a result of the male’s aggressive sexual behaviors, which include biting her head, neck, and body. She constantly tries to get away from him by flipping around and swimming away.
Their actions are starkly different from common consensual beluga courtship or mating behaviors in nature, which include touching heads, touching pectoral fins, swimming side by side in close contact, and nodding their heads.
The federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) prohibits housing incompatible marine mammals in the same enclosure—as well as housing marine mammals “near other animals [who] cause them unreasonable stress or discomfort or interfere with their good health.”
By forcing this female beluga to live with an aggressive male, the Georgia Aquarium is subjecting her to unnecessary stress and putting her at continued risk of injury.
Despite the aquarium’s failed attempt to import wild-caught belugas from Russia as well as mountains of evidence that belugas suffer in captivity, the Georgia Aquarium is determined to spend millions of dollars to put more whales in its tanks.
But PETA is just as determined to stop the suffering. PETA is filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and requesting that officials inspect the Georgia Aquarium and take appropriate disciplinary action for apparent ongoing violations of the AWA.
http://www.peta.org/blog/injured-beluga-ga-aquarium-proof-captivity-hurts-whales/
Posted : September 9, 2016 6:25 pm
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Russian Dolphin Trainer Speaks Out
Posted : September 9, 2016 6:55 pm
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BREAKING: US CITIZEN HARASSED BY JAPANESE NATIONALISTS AT THE COVE
10 SEPTEMBER, 2016
On Sept. 11, 2016, Dolphin Project Cove Monitor Daniela Moreno was stalked by a Japanese Nationalist Group for taking pictures at the cove in Taiji, Japan. Moreno, who is alone in Taiji documenting the annual dolphin drives, was subjected to repeated aggressive and threatening gestures by Japanese Nationalists.
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Posted : September 11, 2016 1:21 am
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Blood Lions trailer
Posted : September 11, 2016 1:15 pm
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The Forgotten Dolphins of SeaWorld: How We’re Fighting to Take Down Marine Captivity for Good
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/fighting-to-take-down-marine-captivity-for-good/
Posted : September 13, 2016 4:17 pm
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California bans orca captivity and breeding following SeaWorld's decision to end its program
Sophia Bollag
Sea World announced it would stop breeding orcas in March. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Tuesday that will outlaw orca breeding and captivity programs like the one formerly run by SeaWorld theme parks.
California parks will also be banned from featuring the marine mammals, known as killer whales, in performances for entertainment purposes. Starting in June next year, orcas in captivity can be used for "educational presentations" only.
The law, authored by Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica), makes exceptions for scientific and educational institutions holding orcas for research or rehabilitation.
Posted : September 13, 2016 10:16 pm
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Government Officials Are Playing Hot Potato With Lolita's Tank
Posted : September 15, 2016 4:31 pm
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Why Was Betsy Put in a Small Tank in the Back of SeaWorld Orlando?
http://www.seaworldofhurt.com/features/betsy-commersons-dolphin/
Posted : September 16, 2016 5:55 pm
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Unfortunately, grimly, the capture, slaughter and sales of Dolphin lives continues in Taiji.
SOLD INTO SERVITUDE – “I’LL TAKE THE BABY”
17 SEPTEMBER, 2016 BLOGCAMPAIGNSJAPAN
Day Two – September 17, 2016, Taiji: By 5:30 a.m. the cove was already bustling with activity. Four skiffs carrying fishermen, divers, trainers and buyers would set the stage for the remainder of the day. The atmosphere could almost have been carnival-like, with shouting, splashing and boats coming in and out.
Except for the 80-100 bottlenose dolphins held overnight, with no access to food or freedom.
Instead, what enfolded was a macabre display of callousness, aggression and a complete disregard for the terrified, sentient beings who were now in the process of being sold into a life of servitude.
See link for rest of article.
https://dolphinproject.net/blog/post/sold-into-servitude-ill-take-the-baby/
Posted : September 17, 2016 3:31 pm
