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Richard O'Barry

@richardobarry

Founder/Director of Dolphin Project Author of “Behind the Dolphin Smile” and “To Free a Dolphin” #TheCove #BloodDolphins @Dolphin_Project @LincolnOBarry

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Umah Lumba: Our dedicated team in Bali has responded to a call to aid 29 endangered sea turtles confiscated from illegal traders by the Jembrana Police, and helped care for 520 song birds that were also confiscated from wildlife traders. Full story: bit.ly/3PFuyq6

Umah Lumba: Our dedicated team in Bali has responded to a call to aid 29 endangered sea turtles confiscated from illegal traders by the Jembrana Police, and helped care for 520 song birds that were also confiscated from wildlife traders. Full story: bit.ly/3PFuyq6
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After working alongside activist Izzy Megilley on the Save the Disney Dolphins campaign and collecting over 29,000+ petition signatures, there are no more captive dolphins at Epcot. Full story: bit.ly/40B53wg #Dolphinproject #ThanksButNoTanks

After working alongside activist Izzy Megilley on the Save the Disney Dolphins campaign and collecting over 29,000+ petition signatures, there are no more captive dolphins at Epcot. Full story: bit.ly/40B53wg

#Dolphinproject #ThanksButNoTanks
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BREAKING: Dolphin Project is back on the ground in Taiji, Japan, where the dolphin drive hunt season is currently underway. Jan. 23, 2025 #DolphinProject

BREAKING: Dolphin Project is back on the ground in Taiji, Japan, where the dolphin drive hunt season is currently underway. Jan. 23, 2025

#DolphinProject
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Despite being served an eviction notice last year, #MiamiSeaquarium is still open. Numerous animal welfare concerns are associated with the facility- including the remaining captive dolphins. Help take action at: bit.ly/MSQTakeAction

Despite being served an eviction notice last year, #MiamiSeaquarium is still open. Numerous animal welfare concerns are associated with the facility- including the remaining captive dolphins. Help take action at: bit.ly/MSQTakeAction
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Taiji: In their own words, Cove Monitors Alex and Cynthia describe what it means to be back at the Cove to gather documentation to both support our legal initiatives against the cruel drive hunts, as well as report on what we are witnessing on our blog: bit.ly/3CIC8NK

Taiji: In their own words, Cove Monitors Alex and Cynthia describe what it means to be back at the Cove to gather documentation to both support our legal initiatives against the cruel drive hunts, as well as report on what we are witnessing on our blog: bit.ly/3CIC8NK
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Umah Lumba: Our team has been busy responding to wildlife aid calls, monitoring the mangroves we’ve planted and ongoing classes at the Umah Lumba Education Center this month. More at: bit.ly/UmahLumba

Umah Lumba: Our team has been busy responding to wildlife aid calls, monitoring the mangroves we’ve planted and ongoing classes at the Umah Lumba Education Center this month. More at: bit.ly/UmahLumba
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France: We are urging French authorities NOT to allow Marineland d’Antibes to sell its 12 dolphins and 2 orcas to marine parks abroad. Dolphin Project Founder/Director Ric O’Barry met with French Minister for Ecological Transition: bit.ly/4hFOhS6

France: We are urging French authorities NOT to allow Marineland d’Antibes to sell its 12 dolphins and 2 orcas to marine parks abroad. Dolphin Project Founder/Director Ric O’Barry met with French Minister for Ecological Transition: bit.ly/4hFOhS6
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For 55 years, Dolphin Project’s mantra has been “Let’s Protect Dolphins Together.” From the rehabilitation of dolphins, to offering critical aid to a variety of other species in need, to educating our youth, our work has just expanded: bit.ly/4497sk8

For 55 years, Dolphin Project’s mantra has been “Let’s Protect Dolphins Together.” From the rehabilitation of dolphins, to offering critical aid to a variety of other species in need, to educating our youth, our work has just expanded: bit.ly/4497sk8
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Empty The Tanks 2025 starts TODAY 🌎🐬 Dolphin Project Founder/Director Ric O'Barry and Jeff Ventre (Blackfish) joined local advocates at SeaWorld Orlando for an Empty The Tanks Worldwide demonstration this morning!⁠ Find a location to join THIS WEEKEND: emptythetanks.org/upcomingevents/

Empty The Tanks 2025 starts TODAY 🌎🐬 Dolphin Project Founder/Director Ric O'Barry and Jeff Ventre (Blackfish) joined local advocates at SeaWorld Orlando for an Empty The Tanks Worldwide demonstration this morning!⁠
Find a location to join THIS WEEKEND: emptythetanks.org/upcomingevents/
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Thank you so much to ALL showing up and advocating for an end to dolphin and whale captivity this weekend for the#EmptyTheTanksWorldwide event! 🌎🐬 ⁠Pictured here:⁠ 📍Zoomarine Portugal 📍Enoshima Aquarium Japan 📍Sea Life Park Hawaii USA 📍Venice Beach, CA USA

Thank you so much to ALL showing up and advocating for an end to dolphin and whale captivity this weekend for the#EmptyTheTanksWorldwide event! 🌎🐬 ⁠Pictured here:⁠
📍Zoomarine Portugal
📍Enoshima Aquarium Japan
📍Sea Life Park Hawaii USA
📍Venice Beach, CA USA
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NEW footage of Mediterraneo Marine Park in Malta depicts captive dolphins living in murky tanks, with no shade. Based on local reports it is believed that the filtration system may be broken. What will it take for authorities to intervene and help these dolphins?

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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

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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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
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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!

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!
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After just over 70 years of being in operation, Miami Seaquarium has closed its doors, ending a decades-long practice of keeping marine mammals in captivity. dolphinproject.com/blog/miami-sea…