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 >

• A New Taiji, in Norway?
  The best way to combat issues of animal cruelty, regardless of the species, is to go vegan.
  Dec 05, 2018
• Protecting Our Marine National Monuments: An Evening of Hidden Beauty
  A beautiful, informative evening was had!
  Dec 03, 2018 - Mary Jo Rice, Associate Director
• Trump Administration Sued Over SeaWorld Necropsy Reports for Captive Orcas
  Experts and Animal-Protection Groups Demands Transparency, Public Accountability, Compliance With Permit Requirements
  Nov 27, 2018
• More Stories >

Save Japan Dolphins >

• Save the Whales This Giving Tuesday
  We are one of the most effective nonprofit organizations working to protect whales, dolphins and their ocean homes.
  Nov 26, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• Tokyo Olympics:  Earth Island Renews Our Call to Japan: End Whaling and Dolphin Killing
  Read our letters to the Olympics Committee, in both Japanese and English.
  Nov 19, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• In Taiji, the Dolphin Killing Continues
  The tragic killing of dolphins, and selling live ones for profit, continues in Taiji.
  Nov 05, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• More Stories >

Dolphin + Whale Project >

• Mexican Peso Notes Honor the Gray Whale
  Mexico is honoring its gray whale population and protected sanctuaries with a new image on their 500 pesos note.
  Dec 13, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer, International Marine Mammal Project
• A New Taiji, in Norway?
  The best way to combat issues of animal cruelty, regardless of the species, is to go vegan.
  Dec 05, 2018
• Protecting Our Marine National Monuments: An Evening of Hidden Beauty
  A beautiful, informative evening was had!
  Dec 03, 2018 - Mary Jo Rice, Associate Director
• More Stories >

Keiko Whale Rescue >

• Save the Whales This Giving Tuesday
  We are one of the most effective nonprofit organizations working to protect whales, dolphins and their ocean homes.
  Nov 26, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• Russian Orcas and Beluga Whales are in Deep Trouble
  Russian Conservationists Are Under Attack as they attempt to document captured cetaceans.
  Nov 07, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• Give It Up For the Orcas
  The Southern Resident orca whales number only 74 individuals. They have not had a successful birth, in 3 years.
  Oct 31, 2018 - Dr. Paul Spong and Helena Symonds
• More Stories >

Freeing Whales & Dolphins from Captivity >

• Trump Administration Sued Over SeaWorld Necropsy Reports for Captive Orcas
  Experts and Animal-Protection Groups Demands Transparency, Public Accountability, Compliance With Permit Requirements
  Nov 27, 2018
• Save the Whales This Giving Tuesday
  We are one of the most effective nonprofit organizations working to protect whales, dolphins and their ocean homes.
  Nov 26, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• Twenty-Five Scientists Urge Russian Government to End Permits for Live Orca Captures
  25 scientists and experts urge Russia to cease issuing capture and export permits for live orcas.
  Nov 14, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• More Stories >

Dolphin Safe Fishing >

• Save the Whales This Giving Tuesday
  We are one of the most effective nonprofit organizations working to protect whales, dolphins and their ocean homes.
  Nov 26, 2018 - Mark J. Palmer
• 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
• More Stories >