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Japan Dolphins Day 2013

Japan Dolphins Day 2013

June 10, 2013 by David Phillips, Save Japan Dolphins

Earth Island's Save Japan Dolphins Campaign teams up with Save Misty the Dolphin for JDD 2013!

Iceland Should Put Whaling on Ice - UPDATED

Iceland Should Put Whaling on Ice - UPDATED

May 30, 2013 by Mark Palmer, Save Japan Dolphins

Iceland's President visits Portland, Maine, for a conference.  Our Coalition of groups opposed to whaling will be there to greet him.  And the Netherlands announces they will not tranship any whale meat from Iceland to Japan.

New German Documentary on Captivity

New German Documentary on Captivity

May 13, 2013 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

A new German documentary draws the connection between the captive industry and the Taiji dolphin slaughter.

Study Confirms Taiji Kills Are Inhumane

Study Confirms Taiji Kills Are Inhumane

May 6, 2013 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

A new analysis by biologists and a veterinarian have reviewed video of the bloody dolphin slaughter taking place in Taiji, and they concluded the hunts are inhumane and would not be allowed in any Western country.

Help End the Cruel Captures of Dolphins!

Help End the Cruel Captures of Dolphins!

April 29, 2013 by Mark Palmer, Save Japan Dolphins

Help stop the captures of wild dolphins and belugas by signing our petition to the Obama Administration's Secretaries of State and Commerce.

Happy Birthday Dolphin Project!

Happy Birthday Dolphin Project!

April 22, 2013 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Forty-three years ago today, Ric O'Barry tried to free his first dolphin, and the Dolphin Project was born.

Pat Derby: Lions and Tigers and Elephants

Pat Derby: Lions and Tigers and Elephants

April 16, 2013 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Our friend Pat Derby, defender of elephants and founder of the best sanctuary in the world for exotic animals, died recently.  We will miss her.

Rule To Resolve WTO Dolphin Decision

Rule To Resolve WTO Dolphin Decision

April 7, 2013 by Mark Palmer, Save Japan Dolphins

A proposed new rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service would provide better verification for Dolphin Safe tuna and help resolve a WTO challenge from Mexico.

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