Cancel Miami Seaquarium’s Lease
Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible as authorized by law. IRS 990s: 2022 2021 2020| Dolphin Project
Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible as authorized by law. IRS 990s: 2022 2021 2020| Dolphin Project
The Dolphin Company announced today that it has voluntarily filed Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.| Dolphin Project
Miami Seaquarium has been sent a “Notice of Termination of Lease” letter due to numerous violations and defaults at the facility.| Dolphin Project
Keeping dolphins, orcas and other cetaceans in captivity is cruel. Depriving them of the vast open spaces and social bonds that they would normally have in the wild, and confining them to small, concrete tanks to perform tricks for dead fish is highly unethical for these complex marine mammals. No matter how sophisticated the enclosure, no man made facility can ever hope to replicate the wild world of dolphins and whales. | Dolphin Project
Ric O’Barry has successfully rehabilitated and released numerous captive dolphins, demonstrating that release is a viable option in certain conditions.| Dolphin Project
Europe has two captive dolphin facilities with orcas on display: Loro Parque and Marineland d’Antibes.| Dolphin Project
This historic reform aligns Mexico with a growing international movement against the use of marine mammals in entertainment.| Dolphin Project
According to the Canadian Press, two more animals have died at Marineland Canada – which is two animals too many. In an| Dolphin Project
It’s been a busy few months here in Bali, as our dedicated team continues to work to help local communities, habitats, wildlife| Dolphin Project
Marineland in Antibes, France, is finally closed – and that’s a good thing. To those of you who stood outside the gates| Dolphin Project
Closing a dolphinarium can feel like an incomplete victory when the dolphins are simply moved to another facility. They remain in captivity—usually| Dolphin Project
Travel companies must fully commit to their pledges, and encourage attractions and corporations to end cetacean exploitation.| Dolphin Project
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Authorities ignore the cruelty as dolphins in Varna perform for applause – while enduring a life of quiet torment. The dolphinarium in| Dolphin Project
Consider for a moment what emotions the following generates: the sight of a dolphin torpedoing through the water, spinning in open air,| Dolphin Project
Earth’s death is yet another painful reminder that orcas do not belong in captivity where every aspect of their lives is controlled by humans.| Dolphin Project
Are you interested in joining #TeamDolphinProject as a volunteer activist? Consider what your area of expertise is, and how can can you use it to help dolphins. We rely on local volunteers to help raise awareness in their communities. While there is no set formula or instruction manual to becoming an activist, below are several opportunities and ideas for getting involved.| Dolphin Project
Training dolphins for captivity involves food deprivation, and captive dolphins experience stress and physical health problems as a result.| Dolphin Project
There are a number of concerning welfare issues when it comes to keeping dolphins and whales in aquariums.| Dolphin Project
Whale and dolphin watching tours are a fantastic alternative to seeing captive dolphins under inhumane conditions in marine parks and dolphinariums.| Dolphin Project
Imaging spending your entire life looking out through a window, devoid of the natural elements of the sea. A world you were| Dolphin Project
In 2014, Malta banned animal performances in circuses, a landmark decision that should have ended the use of dolphins in shows and| Dolphin Project
After months of speculation, a bankruptcy sale of three dolphin aquariums, and their associated real estate has been announced.| Dolphin Project
Supporting institutions that keep dolphins in captivity isn’t in the dolphins’ best interests, nor is it a positive experience for potential patrons.| Dolphin Project
Ending captive dolphin breeding programs is a crucial first step toward phasing out dolphin shows and profit-driven swim-with attractions.| Dolphin Project
Southern Resident Orcas could face extinction if measures are not taken to prioritize their recovery| Dolphin Project
A number of social media posts about seemingly abandoned dolphins in tanks have been going viral.| Dolphin Project
Dolphin Project urges authorities in Malta toconduct an investigation into the living conditions of the dolphins held at Mediterraneo Marine Park.| Dolphin Project
At Dolphin Project’s Turtle Hospital at the multi-purpose Umah Lumba Center in West Bali, Indonesia, every day is a day to celebrate these remarkable reptiles.| Dolphin Project
Five dolphins have now died in just under eight months at Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach, Florida.| Dolphin Project
For 55 years, Dolphin Project’s mantra has been “Let’s Protect Dolphins Together.” And for over five decades, we have done just that.| Dolphin Project
There are new developments in the situation at Marineland d’Antibes in France, where the exploitation of orcas and other dolphins must end by December 2026| Dolphin Project
Earth Day is on April 22, which also happens to be Dolphin Project’s 55th birthday!| Dolphin Project
How many more calves will Morgan have to produce and present as “gifts” to her human keepers before Loro Parque is finally satisfied?| Dolphin Project
Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain announced on its website on March 31st that Morgan has given birth.| Dolphin Project
At the direction of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a search warrant has been executed at Gulf World Marine Park, in Panama City Beach, Florida.| Dolphin Project
Dolphin Project’s long running campaign in Taiji, Japan, to halt the slaughter and capture of wild dolphins was featured in the documentary The Cove.| Dolphin Project
After a decade of relentless campaigning against Indonesia’s traveling dolphin circus, the world’s cruelest dolphin show has been shut down.| Dolphin Project
Protocol for releasing captive dolphins developed by Ric O’Barry, including determining suitability for release, rehabilitative training, and assessment| Dolphin Project
Why do dolphin hunters in Taiji continue to capture hundreds of dolphins and force them into the town’s infamous killing cove year after year?| Dolphin Project
Imagine saving all of your money for the entire year, then splurging on something huge on January 1, only to have nothing for the remaining 364 days.| Dolphin Project
As 2024 comes to a close, Dolphin Project would like to thank the countless individuals who stood alongside us as we achieved many global milestones.| Dolphin Project
On October 21, an approximately six-month old long-tailed macaque whom our team named Stevie was rescued, a victim of the illegal wildlife trade.| Dolphin Project
After six months of intensive rehabilitation and medical care at our Turtle Hospital, Lucky the sea turtle has been successfully released.| Dolphin Project
There has been great effort to conceal not only dolphin drive hunts, but also the information of where live-captured dolphins were being sold to.| Dolphin Project
Belgium’s last dolphinarium, located in Bruges, which is the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is due to close down.| Dolphin Project
1. Pick a park, shoreline or beach that you want to focus your clean up on. Be sure and visit the area ahead of time to make sure it is dirty and in need of cleaning| Dolphin Project
Learn about Dolphin Project’s campaign in Indonesia to end the traveling dolphin circus, wild dolphin captures, and hunting of dolphins. Free Bali Dolphins| Dolphin Project
Dolphin Project created the world’s first rehabilitation center for captive dolphins in Indonesia to release wild captured dolphins from being traded.| Dolphin Project
Johnny, Rocky and Rambo, three bottlenose dolphins rescued from a hotel swimming pool are now swimming wild and free!| Dolphin Project
Dolphin Project can report that Hvaldimir, the friendly beluga whale well-known and loved by locals has been found dead in Rogaland, in western Norway.| Dolphin Project
OneWhale’s filmmakers are putting Hvaldimir in serious jeopardy of ending up with the same beluga trainers he once escaped from.| Dolphin Project
Rehabilitation, Release and Retirement for Ex-Show Dolphins| Dolphin Project
Our dedicated on-the-ground team in Bali, Indonesia is engaged in many initiatives to help animals and local communities alike. Halfway through 2024, we have achieved many positive outcomes…| Dolphin Project
We’ve noticed that a few companies that announced their commitment to animal welfare- still list bookings for captive dolphin and whale experiences.| Dolphin Project
Our team in Bali, Indonesia is hard at work at a variety of initiatives designed to make our area a friendlier — and safer place for all animals.| Dolphin Project
Imagine a being able to feel a deeply-complex spectrum of emotions and not able to live a life of self-determination?| Dolphin Project
No matter where you live, every piece of trash cleaned up is one less piece that could end up in the oceans.| Dolphin Project
Bella exhibits behavior of stress and boredom due to her solitary confinement. She is often seen spinning in small circles in her tank.| Dolphin Project
Osaka, 5/17/24: Despite an appeal filed last year by the town of Taiji, the Osaka High Court ruled on May 17, 2024 that the town’s decision to redact its public records is illegal.| Dolphin Project
