According to reports, the first phase of Marineland Antibes’ planned dolphin relocations is now underway, with eight animals having left the facility. The dolphins involved in this transfer are Joe
Over the last decade, we’ve seen a shift of attitudes to the keeping of whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity – it’s time for this cruel practice to cease forever.
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Dolphinaria-Free Europe (DFE) is a coalition composed of leading marine mammal scientists, animal welfare specialists, conservationists, NGOs, individual members, and advisors from around the world.
Our shared mission is to end the captivity of cetaceans—including whales, dolphins, and porpoises—across Europe.
We can only achieve our mission with the support of people like you from all over the world.
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Every voice matters. Together, we can work toward a future where whales, dolphins, and porpoises are free to thrive in the wild, where they belong.
According to reports, the first phase of Marineland Antibes’ planned dolphin relocations is now underway, with eight animals having left the facility. The dolphins involved in this transfer are Joe
Belgium will phase out the keeping of dolphins in captivity by 2037, following recent confirmation by the Flemish government to close the country’s last remaining dolphinarium. Under the approved plan,
Since Marineland Canada closed in 2024, there has been ongoing uncertainty about the future of the animals still housed at the facility, particularly the remaining beluga whales. Over the past