Blog: Recent posts
Japan’s Whaling Season Ending Early?
Earth Island's Mark J. Palmer comments on the premature end of Japan's whaling season in Antarctica. Will Japan permanently end killing of whales and dolphins?
The Taiji Dolphin Trade
Save Japan Dolphins' volunteer David Rinehart reports on captive dolphins in Taiji, sold all around the world.
A Quiet Monday in Taiji
Save Japan Dolphins' David Rinehart reports that dolphins continue to get a reprieve in Taiji, but what are they hiding?
All Quiet at the Cove
Save Japan Dolphins' volunteer David Rinehart reports that no dolphins have been killed in the Cove, which is good news but ominous for the health of the dolphin populations.
Taiji Culture
Ric O'Barry and David Rinehart discuss culture in Japan, mercury poisoning, and the dolphin slaughter in Taiji.
Arriving in Taiji
Our newest Cove Monitor, David Rinehart, comments on contrasts in Taiji about the dolphin hunts. The good news? No dolphins have been killed over the past few days.
Raising Awareness to Save Dolphins in the Philippines
Trixie Concepcion, our Earth Island staff member in the Philippines, is working to save dolphins throughout the Pacific, including raising awareness at a recent fundraising marathon.
Captivity Kills
The death of Nami, the orca from the Taiji Whale Museum recently moved to the Nagoya Aquarium, shows that captivity kills.