Dolphin Project

BREAKING: Rescued dolphins Johnny, Rocky and Rambo have made their way to the open ocean! Details at: bit.ly/3APFucH #UmahLumba #BKSDABali #DolphinProject

Mexico: A major victory for captive dolphins! On June 25, The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a groundbreaking legal reform, banning the reproduction of marine mammals- PLUS a full ban on keeping them in concrete enclosures. FULL STORY at: bit.ly/4lsvbkI

Each year from September to March, hundreds of wild dolphins are still being captured for the global #aquarium trade. The easiest way to take action against this is to NOT buy tickets to any facility that displays captive dolphins: bit.ly/HelpJapansDolp…

Bankruptcy Sale Announced for Florida Dolphinariums Read more on our blog at: bit.ly/4o2LTZR #DolphinProject #ThanksButNoTanks

TUI, the world’s biggest tour operator, still promotes venues that hold whales and dolphins in captivity to entertain tourists. We’ve had enough. So Dolphin Project has joined with other leading NGOs to form a powerful coalition to expose TUI’s part in driving the suffering.

Even though SeaWorld ended its controversial captive orca breeding program in March 2016, Keet and other orcas continue to fulfill their roles as entertainers. Full story at: bit.ly/3GIHydE

URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Call your U.S. representatives NOW, ask them to reject this bill! For the past 50+ years, the Marine Mammal Protection Act has safeguarded marine mammals in U.S. waters from various human-caused threats. It is vital that we keep these protections!

The truth is, as long as dolphinariums are buying dolphins from Taiji, the dolphin drive hunts will continue. It's up to all of us to keep the pressure on and continue taking positive action: bit.ly/HelpJapansDolp…

Since 2023, the Umah Lumba Center team has rescued 213 sea turtles. One of which is Lucky- After six months of intensive rehabilitation and medical care this endangered green sea turtle was successfully released back into the ocean! 🌊 Full story: bit.ly/3TDRnwk

Happy #WorldOrcaDay! 🌊 As the oceans' top predator, orcas are known as a ‘keystone’ species. They play a vital role in marine ecosystems. If we can protect them, then all species and habitats that are part of their lives can also be protected: bit.ly/44MbNbs

It is estimated that there are only 73 Southern Resident killer whales left. The situation is so dire, that this orca population may disappear if the recommended measures are not implemented soon. Full story at: bit.ly/44Z7AT8 Images: NOAA

One way you can help support our work is through the #DolphinProject shop: shop.dolphinproject.com 🐬 100% of proceeds support our work to at the Umah Lumba Center and our campaigns to defend dolphins all around the world. #dolphins #orca #killerwhale #shopforacause

A number of social media posts about seemingly abandoned dolphins in tanks have been going viral. Leading to many questions- Are these animals actually abandoned? Why is no one confiscating them? Here is what we know: bit.ly/3TxTPoe

Dolphin Project urges authorities in Malta to intervene and conduct an investigation into the living conditions of the dolphins held at Mediterraneo Marine Park: bit.ly/44eJrrv

Have you taken the pledge? bit.ly/TakeTheDolphin… This pledge is a #petition built to show the global captivity industry and the governments of the world that it’s time to put an end to dolphin and whale captivity. Please sign and share! #dolphinproject #dolphins #animals #orca

Recent drone footage exposes the living conditions of the dolphins at Mediterraneo Marine Park. Dolphin Project urges authorities in Malta to intervene and conduct an investigation into the living conditions of the dolphins held here: bit.ly/44eJrrv

Mexico: On June 25, The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a legal reform with MASSIVE changes for dolphins and other marine mammals in captivity. ➡️ FULL STORY at: bit.ly/4lsvbkI

There is simply no way to provide a quality life for highly intelligent, highly social, wide-ranging, deep-diving marine mammals. Help take action: bit.ly/HelpSaveDolphi…

BREAKING: Historic victory for captive dolphin in Mexico!! Once in effect this new law will put a full ban on marine mammals in concrete enclosures – with dolphins currently kept in concrete tanks must be relocated to sea pens within 18 months. More at: bit.ly/4lsvbkI

Many marine parks have conditioned consumers to think that their dolphins are "thriving" in captive environments. Data from marine mammal inventory reports, displays of stereotypic behavior, and a number of other issues suggest otherwise: bit.ly/FactsAboutCapt…

Umah Lumba: While our main focus remains on dolphin advocacy and rehabilitation, our team in Bali offers aid to local wildlife in need. Here’s where rescued monkeys rest, heal, and regain their wild instincts—preparing for release back in the forest 🌿🐒 bit.ly/UmahLumba