Blog: Mercury
Taiji Slaughter Season Ends in Blood
Too many dolphins died, almost 900, but Japanese activists are getting involved too, as Ric O'Barry assesses this year's dolphin hunt season in Taiji.
Sakae Hemmi on Mercury in Dolphin Meat
One of Japan's foremost protector of dolphins and a great friend and colleague, Sakae Hemmi of Elsa Nature Conservancy, spoke recently with Elizabeth Batt about her studies of mercury in dolphin meat.
A Glimmer of Hope
Helen O'Barry reports on Ric's trip to the Faroe Islands, where pilot whales are killed on a regular basis. Is there a glimmer of hope?
Participate in Japan Dolphins Day 2012!
Ric O'Barry asks for your help to make this year's Japan Dolphins Day better than ever!
The Danger of Mercury in Dolphin Meat
Earth Island and Ric O'Barry have the scientific facts about mercury. Will the Japanese government listen?
Tortured Risso’s Slaughtered
In Taiji, Risso's dolphins are slaughtered while two are kept for captivity, all carefully hidden from the cameras of our Cove Monitors. Tim Burns reports.
Ric O’Barry’s 2012 Resolution: End Taiji Slaughter
In this interview by Salvatore Cardoni from TakePart.com, Ric O'Barry talks about his plans for 2012 to protect dolphins around the world.
Looking Forward to 2012 (Cove Update Added)
It has been a year unlike any other year. There has been trajedy, but also much progress. Ric O'Barry talks about 2011 and looking forward to our campaigns in 2012.