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UK tour operator ceases sales to marine parks

DFE are delighted to report that Jet2Holidays will, from 27 March, cease to sell any excursions to marine parks holding dolphins and whales. This will include Loro Parque, Tenerife which

Harderwijk again apply for dolphin move to China

Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality Piet Adema has blocked the sale of eight bottlenose dolphins from Dolfinarium Harderwijk to Hainan Ocean Paradise in China, due to China’s

Rumours regarding orca Morgan

We wish to address rumours circulating on social media regarding orca Morgan. She is said to be pregnant, something that Loro Parque has not yet confirmed, however, our member organisation

Court prohibits orca move pending assessment

Following earlier reports of the impending move of three orcas from Marineland, Antibes to Japan, we are pleased to have received an update from members One Voice. Following their lawsuit,

Marineland, Antibes orca transfer confirmed – help by signing the petition

Reports from our member One Voice state that, on 23 December, a dolphin calf was born in Marineland, Antibes and lived for only 2 days. They also have confirmed that the 3

TUI UK & Ireland to continue selling captive dolphin excursions

Dolphinaria-Free Europe member Marine Connection, are disappointed to report that it has been confirmed that the UK/Ireland branches of TUI are to continue promoting and selling excursions to their customers

Attica Park owner found guilty of breaking the law

Dolphinaria-Free Europe (DFE) has supported the ongoing campaign operated by colleagues in Greece in the case against the continued operation of the dolphinarium at Attica Zoo which was built without

Orca Moana dies suddenly at Marineland, France

We have received the news from DFE member One Voice, that 12-year-old male orca Moana has died at Marineland, Antibes. A postmortem examination has already been carried out to determine

New UK bill must include dolphin and whale attractions

Further to our previous report on the passing of the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill, prohibiting the domestic sale and promotion of wildlife experiences abroad that would be unacceptable in the

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