Blog Archives: February 2012
Taiji Dolphin Hunts Closing Down for Season
The Taiji dolphin hunts have ended a month early this year, as reported by our volunteer Cove Monitor Tim Burns.
Hong Kong Airlines Grounds Plan to Ship Kidnapped Dolphins
Salvatore Cardoni of TakePart.com reports on a huge win for dolphins: Hong Kong Airlines announces they will no longer ship live dolphins.
Release of Updated “Behind the Dolphin Smile”
Ric O'Barry's classic book Behind the Dolphin Smile has been reprinted and is available in bookstores and online.
REMINDER: Los Angeles Benefit for Dolphins
Join us on March 3rd in Los Angeles for a celebrity-filled special evening to honor Ric O'Barry and the Dolphin Project!
From India - Success in Sindhudurg!
India remains captivity-free as a proposed dolphin park meets with government opposition
Irresponsible: Letter from Taiji Whale Museum
The Taiji Whale Museum sends an answer, but Sad and Lonely remain in the World's Smallest Dolphin Tank.
Leilani: Racing for the Dolphins (Video Added)
Our dear friend Leilani Munter raced at Daytona yesterday and won BIG for the dolphins!
Watch Leilani Race for the Dolphins! (Update)
Watch Leilani Munter, Cove Monitor and race car driver, compete at Daytona on Feb. 18th, broadcast live on the SPEED Channel. (UPDATED)
The Tide is Turning in Taiji
Ric O'Barry reports that the Taiji hunts will end early this year and that there is further cause to hope for an end to the slaughters in Japan.
Wear Your Support! Special Charity Wristband
Wear Your Support; 100% of Proceeds from Dolphin Wristband Donated to Dolphin Project!