Blog Archives: November 2011
Goodbye to the Cove
Ben Werdegar leaves the Cove and Taiji, heading for home, with some thoughts about nets.
Ben Goes to Taiji
Ben Werdegar and his father were in Taiji this past week; read this 14-year-old's moving account of the slaughter of eight Risso's dolphins.
An Open Letter of Thanks to Taiji Police
Our Save Japan Dolphins monitors and team send a note of thanks to the police of Taiji and denounce any violence or threats.
REKINDLING THE WATERS: The Truth About Swimming With Dolphins
If you want to learn about the problems of captivity, read Leah Lemieux's book, Rekindling the Waters.
A Rough Ride for Risso’s
Around ten Risso's dolphins die in Taiji, but, according to Save Japan Dolphins volunteer Cove Monitor Leah Lemieux, the fate of others, including two rare Rough-toothed dolphins, is better.
Europe’s most prestigious Media Award goes to Richard O’Barry!
Ric O'Barry receives a Bambi Award and gets his message out to more than 5 million TV viewers in Europe: "Don't buy a ticket to a dolphin show!"
Ric O’Barry to Receive Prestigious Bambi Award in Germany
Ric O'Barry will be in Germany to receive the prestigious Bambi Award, the oldest media award in Europe.
Killing Dies Hard in Taiji
Leah Lemieux reports on another drive hunt, one that failed, thankfully, and about a dying captive dolphin.