This annual global event brings dolphin and whale advocates together to help raise awareness and speak out against cetaceans in captivity. Peaceful protests were held outside numerous European facilities at the weekend, including Attika Park, located in the Athens suburb of Spata, Greece.
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Barcelona – first city in Europe to declare itself officially free of cetaceans in captivity.
The City Council will no longer allow new facilities to be built or additional cetaceans to be imported for public display. With regards to the dolphins currently held at Barcelona zoo, it is hoped the marine mammals will be relocated to a sanctuary as soon as possible.
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