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In Iwate, Japan, the Killing Continues

In Iwate, Japan, the Killing Continues

March 11, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

With the hunts at end in Taiji, our Save Japan Dolphins volunteer Brian Barnes heads to Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan to record the hunts for Dall's porpoises.

An Art Project for the Dolphins

An Art Project for the Dolphins

March 9, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Students at Prince Andrew School on the island of St. Helena decided to do an art project about The Cove; see what you think.

Crowded Dolphin Tanks

Crowded Dolphin Tanks

March 8, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Our volunteer monitor in Taiji, Brian Barnes, is refused when applying for a "swim-with-dolphins" program at Dolphin Base, but he manages to film the crowded shallow tank.

Dolphins in Captivity are Sick Dolphins

Dolphins in Captivity are Sick Dolphins

March 6, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Our volunteer monitor in Taiji, Brian Barnes, has taken video of the filthy conditions for captive dolphins and photographs of trainers injecting drugs into fish fed to the dolphins.

Dolphins on Death Row

Dolphins on Death Row

March 3, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Captive dolphins are being moved around, as reported by Save Japan Dolphins' Brian Barnes, while the dolphin hunters continue fishing. 

Taiji Fishermen Catching Fish, Not Dolphins

Taiji Fishermen Catching Fish, Not Dolphins

March 2, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

In Taiji, the fishermen are back to fishing, not slaughtering dolphins, according to our volunteer monitor, Brian Barnes.

The Problem with Captivity

The Problem with Captivity

February 28, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Save Japan Dolphins volunteer Brian Barnes watches dolphins being training in the rain in Taiji.

Early End to the Hunts, But Captivity is Forever

Early End to the Hunts, But Captivity is Forever

February 27, 2011 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Our volunteer in Taiji, Brian Barnes, reports on the shut down of the dolphin slaughter, but captivity hunts apparently will continue, this time for orcas!

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