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Necropsy results on beluga Hvaldimir

Many of our supporters have been closely following the story of the lone beluga whale, known as Hvaldimir. First seen in Norwegian waters in 2019, wearing what is thought to

Third annual event at Marineland, Antibes (France)

For the third edition of this international united gathering, thirty-seven countries and overseas associations were represented with the support of four vegan restaurants and several political parties. The memory of

Demanding TUI say no to dolphin shows

Today, several members of Dolphinaria-Free Europe, including Born Free Foundation, Marine Connection, One Voice, Whale and Dolphin Conservation and World Animal Protection joined forces with other animal welfare organisations, across

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

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