Our thoughts continue to be with the people and animals affected by Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami earlier this year. Sept. 1 is Japan Dolphin Day and the perfect opportunity to celebrate the triumphant spirit of this nation and its animals.
In light of recent films like The Cove and A Fall from Freedom, we wanted to share some easy, positive and powerful ways that you can all help dolphins around the world:
- Vow to never buy another ticket to a dolphin show or a “swim with the dolphins” facility;
- Sign petitions and support campaigns like Saddest Dolphins, which aims to free 25 wild-caught dolphins that will be used at Resorts World’s spa in Singapore;
- Spread the word: tell your friends and family about the plight of captive dolphins and encourage them to support humane wildlife-watching tours rather than captive dolphin programs;
- Write to travel companies, tourism boards and governments in countries with captive dolphins: explain why they should not keep dolphins and vow never to visit these facilities;
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