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New campaign highlights concerns for orca Moana at Marineland, Antibes

Member organisation One Voice has launched a campaign to highlight the deteriorating conditions in which the orcas at Marineland, Antibes are living in, and to also voice their concern over

Travel company Expedia to cease promoting dolphin and whale ‘experiences’

Dolphinaria-Free Europe celebrates the news that travel company Expedia has announced that, having adjusted their animal welfare policy with regards to attractions/activities they offer, they will no longer offer activities

Asterix dolphins to remain at Kolmarden

In February this year when Parc Asterix, France closed their dolphin show, two of the dolphins were transferred to Kolmarden Wildlife Park in Sweden. At the time, it was thought that

Harderwijk Dolfinarium slogan in violation of the Dutch Advertising Code

A Dutch Advertising Code Committee has said that the facility’s slogan ‘Discover, Experience and Protect’ gives the impression that visitors are directly contributing to the protection of animals by buying

Ex Situ Conservation Cannot Save Endangered Cetaceans

In 2018 a workshop was held at a German zoo to discuss ex situ options for cetacean conservation. This led to the creation of the Integrated Conservation Planning for Cetaceans (ICPC), a

Death of Ula, Morgan’s calf

Dolphinaria-Free Europe (DFE) continues to call for an end to the keeping of cetaceans (whales, dolphins & porpoises) in captivity throughout Europe. The death, at Loro Parque, Spain, of the

Veera the dolphin dies at Italian facility

Veera, the female dolphin originally from the closed Särkänniemi dolphinarium in Finland has died at Oltramare, Italy. Upon closure of the Finnish facility, Veera along with Delfi, Leevi and Eevertti were

Beluga transfers to Spain halted

In 2019 DFE called on the public to support our appeal to the Canadian Government to stop the transfer of two beluga whales from Marineland, Canada to L’Oceanografic, Spain. Since that time we

Loro Parque health concerns over Ula

Loro Parque, Tenerife has expressed concern over the health of Morgan’s calf Ula, who appears to be suffering from an intestinal problem. More details as these become available.

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