‘Russian spy’ whale has defected to Norway, locals claim
A beluga whale that may – or may not – have been trained to spy for Russiaappears to have defected to Norway, refusing to stray more than a few miles from…
Captive Dolphins
Dolphin and penguins locked in derelict Japan aquarium
Anger is mounting in Japan after a dolphin, 46 penguins and hundreds of fish were found to have been abandoned for months in a derelict aquarium. Animal rights campaigners have warned that…
Killer whale at center of ‘Blackfish’ dies
Tilikum, the killer whale involved in the deaths of three people, including SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010, has died, SeaWorld reported Friday. Tilikum was at the center of the…
The dolphins used to treat PTSD in Ukrainian soldiers
Ivan Golubev was a hyperactive child until his school in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine was attacked by gunfire. The trauma left him unable to to speak. A few…
Japan deports ‘The Cove’ dolphin activist, Ric O’Barry
US animal rights activist Ric O’Barry, detained for nearly three weeks after being denied entry to Japan, has been deported from the country, his supporters said Friday. The star of…
Tougher controls on swim-with-dolphin programs proposed in USA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)proposed Tuesday new animal welfare regulations for handling dolphins and other marine mammals in captivity. The rules will ensure dolphins are treated well and cared for…
Bill to End Dolphin and Whale Captivity Reintroduced In Canada
A federal bill to end dolphin and whale captivity throughout Canada was reintroduced by Nova Scotia Senator Wilfred Moore in early December. The bill first made its appearance this past…
SeaWorld to end killer whale shows in wake of mounting protests
SeaWorld will end orca shows at its theme park in San Diego as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the company in the wake of mounting protests over its treatment…
Dolphin Bay Phuket dolphinarium opens despite criticisms from animal activists
More than 200 people arrived Saturday at the Dolphin Bay Phuket to witness the first show of the new marine park, despite the controversy surrounding the venue. The show started…
Seaworld fact check website released
News release from Dr Naomi Rose’s From The Dolphin’s Point of View site: I would like to announce a new website – www.seaworldfactcheck.com – a product of several animal protection advocates and…