First he hears a faint chatter coming from the ocean depths, then clicks and squeaks as the creatures draw closer. From the murky edges of his goggles they appear, swift and agile, darting within 10cm of his bare outstretched arms and following him for a time, as he swims hundreds of metres off the coast […]
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Mexico Bans Dolphin Shows in Historic Win for Animal Welfare
In a landmark victory for animal welfare, Mexico has officially passed a nationwide ban on dolphin shows and the use of marine mammals in entertainment. The new law, which has received full Support from both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, prohibits the use of dolphins in shows, therapy, research, and any other non-Conservation […]
Petition: Help Find Who Decapitated a Dolphin in North Carolina
The horrifying decapitation of a dolphin on Lea-Hutaff Island, North Carolina, is a tragic act of cruelty that demands immediate action. This dolphin, which was found mutilated after its head was severed, had already been exposed to dangerous bacteria before being intentionally harmed, further endangering both wildlife and humans. Sign this petition to demand that […]
Iceland’s president urged to intervene over licence for Europe’s last whaler
A coalition of conservation and animal welfare groups are urging Iceland‘s president to step in and stop any plans the prime minister has to issue a whaling licence to Europe’s last whaler before the Icelandic election at the end of the month. Earlier this year, the country granted a one-year licence to Hvalur to kill […]
Researchers Detect Microplastics in Dolphin Breath
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in dolphin breath, raising concerns over the amount of microplastics the animals are drawing when they come up for air. The team collected samples of air released by five bottlenose dolphins in Sarasota Bay, Florida and six dolphins in Barataria Bay, Louisiana in May and June of […]
Petition: Demand Disney Retire Dolphins to a Sanctuary Instead of Another Amusement Park
While Disney announced plans to retire three beloved dolphins from an EPCOT attraction, the seemingly good news hides the dark reality. Rainier, Calvin, and Malabar are being sent to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, where they will continue to be forced to work in entertainment and shows. While Disney wanted us to think this was a […]
Pink Amazon Dolphins at Risk as Biologists Investigate Impact of Climate Change
In response to last year’s devastating drought in the Amazon, which led to the death of over 200 river dolphins, a team comprising biologists, veterinarians, and local fishermen has embarked on a crucial mission. Coordinated by the Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development, this project aims to assess and safeguard the health of the endangered Amazon […]
Bottlenose Dolphins Have a “Seventh Sense”
Bottlenose dolphins have astounded scientists with a remarkable sensory ability: electroreception, often dubbed their seventh sense. While humans rely on taste, touch, smell, hearing, and sight, dolphins elevate their sensory repertoire with the detection of weak electric fields. Recent studies, notably from the University of Rostock and Nuremberg Zoo in Germany, have illuminated this capability. […]