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Changes to dolphin show at Harderwijk

Following an investigation in 2015 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Nature, a report found that the dolphins at the facility were being used for performances that were deemed entertainment

Legislation bans captive cetaceans in Brussels Capital Region

Following our previous communications with Bernard Clerfayt, Minister for Animal Welfare in Brussels, we are delighted that a ban on keeping cetaceans in captivity has been passed for the Brussels

What fate awaits the orcas at Marineland, Antibes

Further to our last report regarding potential plans to move the remaining orcas from Marineland, Antibes to China, DFE member One Voice has been liaising with French authorities over this issue. As

Update on death of Skyla

Loro Parque has released their statement following the necropsy on Skyla which was undertaken by cetacean pathologists from the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The cause of death is said to

Skyla the orca has died at Loro Parque

Loro Parque has reported on the death of 17-year old female orca, Skyla. The young orca started showing some signs of discomfort a couple of days ago and died on 11 March

Flemish Minister pushes for decision on ending dolphin captivity

Flemish Minister of Animal Welfare, Ben Weyts expects to come to a decision by next year on the keeping of dolphins in Belgium, if passed, this would result in the

Joint letter regarding porpoises at Fjord & Baelt, Denmark

As part of DFE’s ongoing efforts to address the issue of wild-caught harbour porpoises being held at Danish facility Fjord & Baelt for research purposes, a joint letter from Dolphinaria-Free Europe (DFE),

Parc Astérix transfer seven dolphins to other facilities in Europe

The theme park has confirmed that along with two of its dolphins recently moved to Kölmarden Wildlife Park, Sweden, three dolphins have now been transported to Oceanografic in Valencia, Spain

DFE open letter to CEO Park Asterix

Further to our previous report regarding the transfer of male dolphins, Guama and Cessol sent from Parc Astérix to Kolmården Wildlife Park in Sweden on Saturday 23 January 2021, Dolphinaria-Free

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