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Expected Victory! Lolita Set to Return Home

More than 50 years after being captured from the Pacific Ocean and kept in a small tank at the Miami Seaquarium, a plan to return Lolita (Tokitae) the orca to her…

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Maine Politicians Doom Right Whales to Prolonged Suffering, Death, and Extinction

Congressional Representatives prioritized the lobster industry over critically endangered Right Whales in the recently passed government spending bill.

fishing regulations, lobster, Maine, NOAA Fisheries, right whale, spending bill, Wild Animals

URGENT: Critically Endangered Right Whales Slammed to Death by Boats

Support NOAA Fisheries’ proposed amendments to the Vessel Speed Rule and urge them to do more to protect endangered North Atlantic Right Whales from boat collisions.

boat collisions, endangered species, NOAA Fisheries, North Atlantic right whales, whales

Lolita the Orca Close to Going Home!

Lolita the captive orca may finally be returned to her native waters in the Salish Sea. A collaboration among several NGOs, along with the county government, is…

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Victory: Iceland Poised to Permanently Stop Whaling!

Iceland is poised to end the slaughter of whales in 2024, when their current three-year hunting quota expires. Thank you, without your outspoken support this may…

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Norway Kills A Staggering 575 Whales in 2021

The final death toll of the Norwegian whale hunting season is 575 dead, the highest number since 2016. This slaughter cannot continue.

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Norway Postpones Cruel Noise Bombardment of Whales

We are pleased to report that a disturbing noise experiment on juvenile minke whales has been, temporarily, canceled.

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Save the Last 10 Vaquita Porpoises Before It’s Too Late!

The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal. Urge CITES, UNESCO, IUCN & NOAA Fisheries to ensure Mexico prevents their extinction.

cetacean, Mexico, porpoise, vaquita

Shut Down SeaQuest Aquariums for Ongoing Animal Welfare Violations!

SeaQuest is consistently in violation of animal welfare law. Urge the USDA to shut down all SeaQuest interactive and petting zoo locations!

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Progress For Whales, With More Required

California's Dungeness crab fishery will close early this year to avoid entangling endangered whales migrating along the coastline.

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Norway: Stop Your War on Whales!

Despite broad agreement that whales deserve our respect, Norway insists on killing and experimenting on minke whales. Whales are intelligent mammals with rich inner…

Cetaceans, Norway, whales

California: Pass the Whale Entanglement Prevention Act

Crabbing gear includes ropes that entangle, trap and injure whales, sea turtles and other marine animals. California’s Whale Entanglement Prevention Act would require…

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Robot Dolphins Could Replace Suffering Captives

Robot dolphin technology could change the face of the aquarium industry for the better.

captivity, Cetaceans, dolphins

Belugas Make Friends Like People Do

A recent study about beluga whales has revealed that belugas are more like people than many of us might believe - especially in the way they make friends.

How Captivity Causes Brain Damage in Dolphins and Whales

Captivity can cause brain damage in whales and dolphins. Stress, boredom and lack of choice all damage the brains of captive whales and dolphins.

Ask Canada Not To Water Down Whale and Dolphin Anti-Captivity Law

Policies are being drafted that would allow certain exceptions to Canada’s captivity ban. Write to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans before Nov. 18!

cetacean, dolphin, dolphins

New Coronavirus Found in Dolphins Exploited by U.S. Navy

Dolphins exploited by the US Navy tested positive for a novel coronavirus. We’re senselessly putting cetaceans and ourselves at risk by keeping them captive.

Killing Sea Lions to Save Salmon Makes No Sense!

Disastrous new plans to kill sea lions are now underway in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The government has approved plans to kill off hundreds of sea lions in…

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Landmark Restrictions Placed on Mystic Aquarium's Beluga Import

Restrictions on beluga import constitute a step in the right direction.

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Orca Suffering Revealed: End Cruel Captivity Forever!

It’s been known for a long time that captivity can cause orcas chronic stress and shortened lifespans. Despite this sad reality, around 60 orcas are currently held…

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More Belugas Means More Suffering: Tell Georgia Aquarium to Stop Breeding Them

Tell Georgia Aquarium to stop breeding belugas!

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Save Whales from Deadly Ship Strikes

Whales and dolphins deserve seas free of noise pollution.

VIDEO: Why Dolphins Don't Belong in Aquariums

Dolphins don't deserve captivity.

Very Good News: No Whales to be Killed in Iceland this Summer!

This summer, the whales get respite.

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