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Protest Marine Mammal Captivity At uShaka Sea World

April 6, 2013

(ACTIVISM) SOUTH AFRICA — Each year, thousands of dolphins are slaughtered in Taiji on the south coast of Japan. Bottlenose dolphins are then pre-selected by trainers and sold for as much as $200,000 to marine parks all over the world such as Marineland, where the animals remain in captivity and are forced to perform circus acts for their entire lives. Aquariums defend their actions as “rescuing” animals, but in reality, the captive industry is subsidizing hunts which may not have been conducted otherwise. Today and May 25th, Ocean Watch SA is hosting a protest at uShaka Sea World to advocate for the rehabilitation and release of captive animals. Read on to learn more about Ocean Watch SA and sign the petition below telling uSkaka Sea World to retire their wild caught dolphins, Gambit and Frodo, ensure animals not disturbed after hours, stop breeding captive breeding programs, and only practice rehabilitation and release. — Global Animal

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The Black Fish Swims With Fish Protection League

March 22, 2012

(OCEAN NEWS) The Black Fish conservation group is joining forces with the UK-based Fish Protection League (FPL). The Black Fish is a European organization focused on promoting sea-life welfare, similar to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. In 2010, the Black Fish cut the nets of six Taiji dolphin holding pens, hoping to free the animals inside. Unfortunately, no dolphins were freed. The Black Fish believes that it is unacceptable to keep dolphins, orca’s and other marine wildlife in captivity, given the vast areas which these animals normally inhabit, the miserable conditions under which they are often kept, and the stress that public performances put on them. Read on for more on the new partnership. — Global Animal

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Dolphin Lovers Unite On Dolphin Day (PHOTOS)

September 2, 2011

(DOLPHIN DAY/TAIJI SLAUGHTER) — In response to the start of the Taiji dolphin-hunting season yesterday, citizens across the world stood up and voiced their outcries over the annual dolphin slaughter at more than 40 Japanese embassies and consulates. September 1 marks the beginning of the dolphin hunt; the date also marks Dolphin Day. While Dolphin Day events are intended to put pressure on Japan, Ric O’ Barry adds that “the goal is to make this the biggest global event celebrating Japanese dolphins yet.” Moreover, the coverage of Dolphin Day will hopefully raise awareness about Taiji and spur more people into action to help diminish the hunters’ profits. Although Dolphin Day calls for animal activism, the event also gives us time to reflect on dolphins and their beauty, intelligence, and right to exist. Check out the pictures and video from Dolphin Day 2011 below. — Global Animal

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Dolphins Dying While Resort Is Built (TAKE ACTION)

June 15, 2011

SINGAPORE (TAKE ACTION) — Singapore’s Resorts World has 27 captured dolphins being held in captivity in the Philippines to be “attractions” for a Sentosa Island resort that isn’t even built.  Two of the captured dolphins purchased by Resorts World have already died and the remaining 25 have poor prospects for healthy lives. Please consider signing the petition to help save these captured dolphins. — Global Animal

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Sting And O’Barry Team Up To Save The Dolphins

March 10, 2011

TOKYO ― Sting, former frontman for The Police, has joined up with Ric O’Barry in the fight to save the dolphins. Read on to see how the musician plans to help bring an end to the dolphin slaughter.

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Nipper The Baby Dolphin vs. The Taiji Dolphin Slaughter

January 1, 2011

We at Global Animal have been pondering the world’s overwhelming and gratifying interest in the baby dolphin rescued off a beach in Uruguay. ‘Nipper,’ as he has become to be called, became the most popular story on Global Animal this week.

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The Black Fish Interview: What’s Wrong With Sea Parks

November 9, 2010

(VIDEO) Marking the Save Japan Dolphins international protest, we revisit our interview with The Black Fish co-founder, Wietse van der Werf, who describes what’s wrong with dolphinariums like SeaWorld and how the captivity trade is linked to the dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan.

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Taiji ‘Fishermen’ Agree To Not Slaughter Dolphins – For One Month

September 15, 2010

Japanese fishermen said they will not kill any dolphins in September, but the slaughter will likely resume from October onward. A Sea Shepherd member on the ground in Taiji reports the latest.

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