Marine Connection

Keeping dolphins & orcas in captivity is inhumane and therefore it's very disappointing to learn that singer Gloria Estefan recently visited Loro Parque, Spain. 4 orcas have died at this facility since 2021, we urge you not to support this cruelty ever again. @GloriaEstefan

Unlike the shipping sector, there is no requirement for systematic reporting for strikes at sea within the sailing world and sailors are now being urged to report collisions with whales and other marine life. pbo.co.uk/news/report-wh…

Three northern bottlenose whales have been found dead on Papa Westray, one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Investigations into the cause of death are ongoing. ca.news.yahoo.com/three-whales-f…

There have been 21 gray whale deaths in the San Francisco Bay Area this year, marking the highest number of gray whale fatalities since 2000. Scientists are investigating to determine the cause of deaths although 8 of the whales is reported to have been killed by vessel strikes.

It may not be illegal but certainly inhumane to capture a wild manta ray off the Panama coast for public display. Destined for SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, it happened last week. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission authorised this. Disgraceful! Photo: Dennis Richard

Reported to be an accident, boaters in the Illawarra region, Australia, should be vigil when on the water at this time of year when southern right whales are migrating - this incident could have been very different for this calf. news.com.au/technology/sci… Photo: Michael Hatte

Dolfinarium Harderwijk continue to push for eight of their dolphins to be moved to China, despite animal welfare standards being inadequate and not meeting European animal welfare requirements for these marine mammals to be relocated. nltimes.nl/2025/07/21/dol…

Researchers link earlier humpback whale migration to declining sea ice, the marine mammals are migrating down the east Australian coast about three weeks earlier than 21 years ago. phys.org/news/2025-07-h…

We are deeply saddened to report that solitary sociable dolphin CONFI has been confirmed dead. In June , CONFI disappeared from the Ría del Ferrol, Spain. When found he had large cuts, his tail fluke completely severed, due to a propeller. facebook.com/marineconnecti… Photo: CEMMA

How lovely, has certainly brightened up our office today to hear this wonderful news! youtube.com/watch?v=9pkd5U…

July 14 2025 - a day dedicated to protecting orcas and their home, the ocean. It's also a day to speak out for the dozens of orcas held captive around the world, languishing in unnatural conditions in marine parks and entertainment facilities.

Little is known about orcas in Australia but they are actually sighted year-round in all coastal states and territories. New study maps this across three key regions. Interesting read for the weekend. 🐳🐬 ecomagazine.com/news/research/… Image: Rebecca Wellard, Project Orca

News being circulated is Geoje Sea World, South Korea, is considering shutting down operations. It currently houses 6 bottlenose dolphins and 3 beluga whales. marineconnection.org/south-korean-f…

Incredible news! Two females orcas from Iberia (south-western Europe) have been sighted off the southwestern tip of Cornwall, UK. The pair were spotted near Bishop Rock, one of the females was identified as C002/ Freyja, from the Iberian orca catalogue. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A new report just published says the southern resident killer whales are showing no sign of recovery under current conditions. There are 73 - of those, 22 were observed to be in poor condition. The full report can be accessed here. marineconnection.org/no-sign-of-rec…

CAPTIVE – Part 1 has now been released. A powerful documentary film that delves into the controversial issue of orcas in captivity, exploring the profound physical and psychological effects of confinement on these highly intelligent marine mammals. marineconnection.org/captive-part-1…

Bottlenose dolphin Delilah at Gulfarium, Florida, has died. She was at the facility for 40 years, wild caught from the Gulf of Mexico. Her life taken from family. Unable to exhibit many of her natural behaviours in confinement over the years, simply to entertain the public.

World Day for Captive Dolphins takes place on 4th July every year to remember the 3,000+ dolphins confined in concrete tanks/sea pens-leading unnatural lives and deprived of everything they need to thrive. Marine Connection will continue raising awareness about this cruelty.

Rare sighting of orcas off the coast of Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning Province, it's the first recorded sighting of these majestic marine mammals in the area. Sadly not all orcas in China roam free with 20+ in captivity, most on public display. english.news.cn/20250704/d02c7…