Bad news for beluga whales, dolphins and some orcas in Russian waters: A Russian government panel has rejected a proposal, prepared by Russian conservationists and endorsed by more than 100,000 Russian citizens, to ban the captures of live cetaceans in Russian waters for captivity.
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Wild orcas live far longer than captive ones on average. Captive Corky just keeps swimming.
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Our team at IMMP is very pleased to announce that we’re finally on Instagram! Follow us for updates on the latest marine conservation news, fun dolphin and whale facts, and a curated selection of ocean photography!
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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
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We are one of the most effective nonprofit organizations working to protect whales, dolphins and their ocean homes.
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Russian Conservationists Are Under Attack as they attempt to document captured cetaceans.
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The Southern Resident orca whales number only 74 individuals. They have not had a successful birth, in 3 years.
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Bud Bottoms will be sorely missed by his friends, admirers, our environmental community, and those who appreciated his art across the globe.
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Part two of an interview with International Marine Mammal Project director David Phillips.
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