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Breaking News:  Russian Government Commits to Releasing Captive Orcas and Beluga Whales
| By Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project

The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources Announced They Will Soon Release 11 Captive Orcas and 87 Beluga Whales Kept in the "Whale Prison", but Questions Still Remain Read More >

Topics: belugas, Captivity Industry, Dolphin and Whale Trade, Keiko, Orcas, Rehabilitation, Release, Russia

First Photos and Inspection of Russia’s “Whale Prison” Raises Alarm
| By Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project

Russian Conservationists and Experts Inspect Conditions in Russia's "Whale Prison", Raising Concerns About the Health and Well Being of 87 Beluga Whales and 11 Orcas Read More >

Topics: belugas, Captivity Industry, Orcas, Rehabilitation, Release, Russia

Frequently Asked Questions About Keiko

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

Topics: Keiko, Orcas, Rehabilitation, Release, Sanctuaries

Dolphins Held Captive for Decades Successfully Released
| Eva Marrero

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

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

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

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

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

Rescued Baby Beluga Could Be Slated for Lifetime In Captivity
| Laura Bridgeman

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

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

The Springer Reintroduction
| Eva Marrero

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

Topics: Orcas, Rehabilitation, Release, Sanctuaries

Campaign Top News

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  • Marine Pollution: Ocean Acidification
    As carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans, the oceans become more and more acidic, with devastating impacts on krill, corals, diatoms and other species at the base of the oceanic food chain, upon which dolphins and whales depend.
    - By Audrey Evangeline Lee
  • UK Audit Criticizes Marine Stewardship Council
    The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has Listed the Dolphin Killing Tuna Industry of Mexico as "Sustainable" But a UK Audit Questions Their Standards
    - By Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
  • First Photos and Inspection of Russia’s “Whale Prison” Raises Alarm
    Russian Conservationists and Experts Inspect Conditions in Russia's "Whale Prison", Raising Concerns About the Health and Well Being of 87 Beluga Whales and 11 Orcas
    - By Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
  • More Stories >
Save Japan Dolphins >
  • The Slaughter and Captures of Dolphins in Taiji, Japan
    As documented in "The Cove", dolphins continue to be horribly slaughtered while the dolphin hunters get top dollar for live trained dolphins, ripped from their families.
    - By Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
  • The Other Dolphin Hunt in Japan
    Taiji is not the only place that dolphin hunts occur in Japan. In northern Japan ports, Dall's porpoises are harpooned for their meat.
    - Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
  • Our 2018 Accomplishments for Whales and Dolphins
    The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute has achieved some major goals in protecting whales and dolphins in 2018. Looking forward to continuing our efforts in the new year.
    - Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
  • More Stories >
Dolphin + Whale Project >
  • Marine Pollution: Ocean Acidification
    As carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans, the oceans become more and more acidic, with devastating impacts on krill, corals, diatoms and other species at the base of the oceanic food chain, upon which dolphins and whales depend.
    - By Audrey Evangeline Lee
  • Japan’s Startling New Whaling Policy
    Japan announces they will no longer kill whales in the Antarctic Ocean, a cause for celebration, but also they will drop out of the IWC and start commercial whaling within its 200 mile zone, bad news for those whales and dolphins.
    - By Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
  • Our 2018 Accomplishments for Whales and Dolphins
    The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute has achieved some major goals in protecting whales and dolphins in 2018. Looking forward to continuing our efforts in the new year.
    - Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
  • More Stories >
Keiko Whale Rescue >
Freeing Whales & Dolphins from Captivity >
Dolphin Safe Fishing >
  • UK Audit Criticizes Marine Stewardship Council
    The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has Listed the Dolphin Killing Tuna Industry of Mexico as "Sustainable" But a UK Audit Questions Their Standards
    - By Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
  • Our 2018 Accomplishments for Whales and Dolphins
    The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute has achieved some major goals in protecting whales and dolphins in 2018. Looking forward to continuing our efforts in the new year.
    - Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
  • Mexico’s Ten-Year WTO Effort to Overturn the Dolphin Safe Tuna Label Ends in Total Defeat
    After ten years of litigation, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has concluded that the US Dolphin Safe tuna label should remain strong, and not be weakened to allow Mexican tuna, stained by the blood of dolphins, to be falsely labeled "Dolphin Safe". A huge victory!
    - Mark J. Palmer, Associate Director, International Marine Mammal Project
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