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Protecting Dolphins in Germany & Switzerland (Video Link Added)

Protecting Dolphins in Germany & Switzerland (Video Link Added)

April 3, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Ric reports on his trip to Germany and Switzerland, with press conferences and major demonstrations in front of dolphinariums.  His message: "Don't buy a ticket!"

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Partial Victory: Sad and Lonely are Moved

Partial Victory: Sad and Lonely are Moved

April 1, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Sad and Lonely are in a new better tank at the Taiji Whale Museum, with thanks to Japanese activists and the Mayor of Taiji.  But Ric O'Barry notes WAZA did nothing.

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Surfing for Dolphins in Taiji

Surfing for Dolphins in Taiji

April 8, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Tim Burns, our volunteer Cove Monitor in Taiji, tells about his encounters with a Japanese surfer in Japan.

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A Dolphin Debate in Hong Kong

A Dolphin Debate in Hong Kong

March 17, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Ric O'Barry debates the owner of Ocean Park in Hong Kong, a dolphinarium.

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Wear Your Support! Special Charity Wristband

Wear Your Support! Special Charity Wristband

February 3, 2012 by David Phillips, Save Japan Dolphins

Wear Your Support; 100% of Proceeds from Dolphin Wristband  Donated to Dolphin Project!

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ALERT: Help Shut Down the Smallest Dolphin Tank in the World

ALERT: Help Shut Down the Smallest Dolphin Tank in the World

January 23, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Help shut down the smallest tank in the world in the Taiji Whale Museum by writing, calling or emailing the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and sign our petition.

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Scientists Speak Out Against the Slaughter

Scientists Speak Out Against the Slaughter

March 23, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Scientists from around the globe have signed a petition to end the dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan, calling it unethical.

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Mikura Island: Where Japanese Love Wild Dolphins

Mikura Island: Where Japanese Love Wild Dolphins

August 15, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

I traveled to Mikura Island this past summer, where the Japanese people love their dolphins.

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Trainer: Tilikum past darker than SeaWorld said

Trainer: Tilikum past darker than SeaWorld said

April 4, 2011 by Mark J. Palmer, Save Japan Dolphins

CBS interviews a former SeaWorld trainer about the danger to trainers from Tilikum, the captive orca, returning to public shows at the aquarium.

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Traveling Dolphin Circuses in Indonesia - A Call to Action!

Traveling Dolphin Circuses in Indonesia - A Call to Action!

September 22, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Traveling circuses in Indonesia feature dolphins as the main act. Watch this heart-wrenching video and take action. 

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SeaWorld’s Hypocrisy

SeaWorld’s Hypocrisy

September 24, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

SeaWorld is putting out a press release to emphasize their "rescue" work with dolphins, whales, and seals, but don't buy what they are trying to sell.

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New Documentary  “A Fall From Freedom”

New Documentary “A Fall From Freedom”

September 16, 2011 by Mark Palmer, Save Japan Dolphins

New Film about the dangers of the captivity industry.

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