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Parques Reunidos fined for keeping dolphins in unsuitable conditions

Parques Reunidos has been fined 800 Euros for keeping dolphins in ‘human wave pool’ for months – the depth was less than two metres and had no shade for the

Campaign launched for Inouk (Marineland, Antibes)

Dolphinaria-Free Europe member One Voice has launched a campaign #ALifeForInouk, having commissioned a report from marine biologist Ingrid Visser and scientists John Jeff and Jeffrey Ventre. Inouk is a 20 years

Morgan let down by EU Parliament Petitions Committee

Despite international support against the closure of Petition 1853/2017 for Morgan the orca, we have received news from DFE member Free Morgan Foundation (FMF) that the European Parliament Petitions Committee has ruled

Are days numbered for Boudewijn Seapark?

Dolphinaria-Free Europe welcomes the news that Flemish Minister for Animal Welfare, Ben Weyts supports the phasing out of dolphin captivity in Belgium. Commenting on a recent current affairs program The

The Case Against Marine Mammals in Captivity

First produced in 1995, the 5th edition of ‘The Case Against Marine Mammals In Captivity”, has now been released. A joint production by Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and World Animal

Are Barcelona’s dolphins destined for Attica Park?

Dolphinaria-Free Europe has given its support to a recent press release relating to the potential importation of more dolphins to Attica Park, Greece. We have been advised that there are

DFE calls for phase-out to end cetacean captivity in Europe

Dolphinaria-Free Europe (DFE) recently approached all MEPs in the European Parliament urging them to include a phase-out of the keeping of dolphins and whales in captivity for public entertainment in

Reflecting on the death of a trainer

In this short documentary, journalist Michael Altenhenne portrays a mother’s search for truth and her struggle against orcas being held in captivity. Featuring Mercedes Hernandez, mother of 29-year-old Alexis Martinez

Dolphin facility planned for Budapest – we need your help

Dolphinaria-Free Europe (DFE) was recently alerted to news that the owner of Tropicarium Aquarium in Budapest plans to display dolphins at the facility. Since 1992, Hungary has had in place

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