Mexico is making global headlines after passing sweeping legislation that will free around 350 captive dolphins from entertainment venues across the country. With unanimous Senate approval in June ...

It’s estimated that there are around 3,000 to 4,000 whales, dolphins, and porpoises in captivity around the world. The majority are held in China, Japan, Mexico, Russia, and the United States. Many ...

Stephen King wrote in “Pet Sematary,” “Sometimes dead is better.” I agree. We are witnessing the funeral of the failed experiment known as dolphin captivity. After five dolphins died in eight months, ...

The Mediterranean's first sanctuary for dolphins that have lived in captivity will open off Italy next year, as demand for re-homing rises with the closure of marine parks across Europe. "We must ...

The Constanta Dolphinarium on Wednesday reported the birth of Romania's first viable dolphin cub born in captivity. "The first viable baby dolphin was born in our pool. It is for the first time in ...

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has removed dog-sledding excursions from its website and no longer offers captive swim with dolphin encounters. According to a press release issued by People for the ...

Four dolphins greet trainers at Dolphin Life, a not-for-profit marine mammal park in Key Largo. The dolphins had lived at the Miami Seaquarium until it closed in October and were relocated to Dolphin ...

The long life of Nellie the Dolphin was celebrated to the hilt in Florida yesterday. Nellie died on April 30th at the ripe old age of 61, making her the longest-living dolphin born in captivity. The ...