This movie from 1997 talks about the business created around the orca Keiko (more commonly known under the name Willy) as well as dolphins (such as Flipper*). It shows the origins of this business. How it all started when Ted Griffin was the first one to ever buy a captured orca, Namu, in 1965. Namu died one year after her capture because of the polluted water she was held in. Despite the friendship bonds and the respect that grew between…
And good morning to you all! I’m currently working on the step by step guide to dolphin activism by Ric O’Barry. It is actually a very big piece to translate into French. Here’s link for the English readers. Take some time alone to read it, because Richard O’Barry was quite precise on his guide! But, if like me, your life changed the day you found out about the truth concerning dolphins and orcas in seaquariums, I am sure you…
“Whenever there is injustice in the world, ordinary folk speak up for the voiceless. Sometimes it takes a monumental effort and other times simple collective outrage. Here are the best achievements in activism for cetaceans in 2012, according to activists. When I posed the question of favorite achievements in animal activism over the last 12 months, I wasn’t expecting such an incredible response.” I forward you the link of the article. It really does bring joy at this time of year!…
Yesterday, December the 20th of 2012, Oscar the orca passed away. He was an Icelandic male captured in Ocotber 1987. He was sent to Kamogawa Sea world, in Japan. He was apparently under treatment for poor health and had lost appetite few days ago. It is hard to collect any piece of information not written in Japanese…
Hi everybody! I thought I’d share that one! I got this in my email box this morning: WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation) is the leading global charity society dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales and dolphins. In short, they are the world voice for the protection of cetaceans. They defend these remarkable creatures against the many treats that they face: -Hunting -Captivity -Chemical and noise pollution -Entanglement in fishing nets -Climate change Basically, they raise campaigns, funds….