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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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…

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

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…

Tell Georgia Aquarium to stop breeding belugas!

Whales and dolphins deserve seas free of noise pollution.

Dolphins don't deserve captivity.

This summer, the whales get respite.