For more than 30 years, Trixie Concepcion and her staff have worked to protect dolphins and other marine life in the Philippines, monitoring tuna fishing in the Western and Central Pacific Oceans to ensure the tuna is caught by Dolphin Safe methods, saving the lives of tens of thousands of dolphins annually.
Read More >
The related disasters of climate change and widespread pollution threaten marine mammals around the world. Steps must be taken now to protect the oceans.
Read More >
The last drift gill net fishery in the US, which entangles whales, dolphins and sea turtles, is finally being phased out by Congress, after years of work by IMMP, activists, and many other organizations.
Read More >
The International Marine Mammal Project asks Prime Minister Kishida of Japan to end whaling and dolphin hunting.
Read More >
We've prepared a timeline of IMMP's accomplishments over the past 40 years for whales, dolphins and their ocean homes.
Read More >
Many whales and dolphins benefited this year from the work of the International Marine Mammal Project. Read about our accomplishments in 2022.
Read More >
Even after twelve years, dolphins are still dying in the Gulf of Mexico from the massive oil spill caused by the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform. Yet, some in Congress, like Senator Joe Manchin, continue to push for offshore oil drilling.
Read More >
After years of effort, the Mirage Hotel Dolphin Habitat will be permanently closed, and the dolphins moved to another facility. What facility remains a question: Will it be a seaside sanctuary?
Read More >
With high gas prices, it is no surprise that the oil and gas industry are taking advantage to push extreme legislation to bypass environmental and health rules to favor streamlining drilling and pipeline projects. Senator Joe Manchin is back proposing to offer such amendments to must-pass Congressional legislation.
Read More >
A roundup of news about whaling by Iceland and Norway, Tokitae's health, and IMMP's efforts in Washington DC for whales and dolphins.
Read More >