Ocean Sentry
The Save Japan Dolphins Coalition is urging Solomon Islands government to consider halting Ocean Embassy/WIN from continuing their dolphin capture business in the country.
This follows an announcement of the closure of a major Panama company planning to capture and traffic in live dolphins in the face of widespread public opposition.
Director of the Save Japan Dolphins Coalition, Richard O”Barry stated that closure of the Panama Company “is great news for dolphins and the people who love them”.
Mr. O”Barry highlighted that whilst too many aquariums and swim-with-dolphins operations are opening all around the world to cater to public interest in dolphins, these mammals do not do well in captivity, stolen from their own pods and families.
“Subjecting live dolphins to capture and captivity in small tanks is akin to putting people in prison,” he warned.
He stressed that dolphins should be free and enjoyed in the wild, not in captivity…
