Rehabilitation, Release: Top News

Frequently Asked Questions About Keiko

May 23, 2018

All the info you've always wanted to know about the true story of Keiko. Read More >

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Topics: Keiko, Orcas, Rehabilitation, Release, Sanctuaries

Dolphins Held Captive for Decades Successfully Released

Jan 08, 2018 | Eva Marrero

They found their way even after such a long time in captivity. Read More >

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Topics: Captivity Industry, Dolphins, Keiko, Rehabilitation, Release, Sanctuaries

The “Welcome Home Project” of 1990 Sent More Dolphins To Freedom

Nov 29, 2017 | Eva Marrero

Yet more evidence that captive dolphins can be successfully returned to the wild. Read More >

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Topics: Captivity Industry, Dolphins, Rehabilitation, Release, Sanctuaries

Rescued Baby Beluga Could Be Slated for Lifetime In Captivity

Nov 22, 2017 | Laura Bridgeman

The baby beluga should be returned to the sea with his family when he's ready. Read More >

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Topics: belugas, Captivity Industry, Rehabilitation, Release, Sanctuaries

The Springer Reintroduction

Nov 20, 2017 | Eva Marrero

A look at one of the most successful orca rehabilitation and release projects, ever. Read More >

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Topics: Orcas, Rehabilitation, Release, Sanctuaries

Campaign Top News

International Marine Mammal Project >

• Iceland Kills 11 Pregnant Whales, Says It’s A Good Thing
  More whales die thanks to one rich man's pursuit of more money.
  Oct 15, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• Bud Bottoms, Sculptor and Environmental Activist
  Bud Bottoms will be sorely missed by his friends, admirers, our environmental community, and those who appreciated his art across the globe.
  Oct 09, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer and Mary Jo Rice
• CITES Rules Japan Whaling Violates International Law
  It's official - Japan can no longer claim to hunt sei whales for scientific research.
  Oct 08, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
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Save Japan Dolphins >

• Bud Bottoms, Sculptor and Environmental Activist
  Bud Bottoms will be sorely missed by his friends, admirers, our environmental community, and those who appreciated his art across the globe.
  Oct 09, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer and Mary Jo Rice
• CITES Rules Japan Whaling Violates International Law
  It's official - Japan can no longer claim to hunt sei whales for scientific research.
  Oct 08, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• Another Fun Fukushima Kids Dolphin Camp 2018
  “The smile all the children showed after the dolphin swimming is just a priceless experience.”
  Oct 03, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• More Stories >

Dolphin + Whale Project >

• Iceland Kills 11 Pregnant Whales, Says It’s A Good Thing
  More whales die thanks to one rich man's pursuit of more money.
  Oct 15, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• Bud Bottoms, Sculptor and Environmental Activist
  Bud Bottoms will be sorely missed by his friends, admirers, our environmental community, and those who appreciated his art across the globe.
  Oct 09, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer and Mary Jo Rice
• Interview with Dave Phillips, Director and Dolphin Defender - Part 2
  Part two of an interview with International Marine Mammal Project director David Phillips.
  Oct 01, 2018 - Sharon Ryals Tamm
• More Stories >

Keiko Whale Rescue >

• Bud Bottoms, Sculptor and Environmental Activist
  Bud Bottoms will be sorely missed by his friends, admirers, our environmental community, and those who appreciated his art across the globe.
  Oct 09, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer and Mary Jo Rice
• Interview with Dave Phillips, Director and Dolphin Defender - Part 2
  Part two of an interview with International Marine Mammal Project director David Phillips.
  Oct 01, 2018 - Sharon Ryals Tamm
• Interview with Dave Phillips, Director and Dolphin Defender - Part 1
  David Phillips is Director of the International Marine Mammal Project.
  Sep 26, 2018 - Sharon Ryals Tamm
• More Stories >

Freeing Whales & Dolphins from Captivity >

• Bud Bottoms, Sculptor and Environmental Activist
  Bud Bottoms will be sorely missed by his friends, admirers, our environmental community, and those who appreciated his art across the globe.
  Oct 09, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer and Mary Jo Rice
• Interview with Dave Phillips, Director and Dolphin Defender - Part 2
  Part two of an interview with International Marine Mammal Project director David Phillips.
  Oct 01, 2018 - Sharon Ryals Tamm
• Blame SeaWorld for China’s Booming Captive Cetacean Industry
  Before jumping to blame China, its important to understand that SeaWorld is a boon to the global industry.
  Sep 24, 2018
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Dolphin Safe Fishing >

• Friend of the Sea Leads Efforts to End Ship Strikes of Whales
  Friend of the Sea has included new standards for whale watching and other activities to protect dolphins and whales.
  Jun 27, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• What Does Dolphin Safe Mean?
  In the late 1980s, before the Dolphin Safe label, about 80,000 to 100,000 dolphins a year were being killed in tuna nets.
  Apr 25, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• Five Myths About Dolphin Safe Tuna - Don’t Be Fooled!
  Many of these myths come from the dolphin-killing tuna industry.
  Jan 10, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• More Stories >