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Rule To Resolve WTO Dolphin Decision

Rule To Resolve WTO Dolphin Decision

April 7, 2013 by Mark Palmer, Save Japan Dolphins

A proposed new rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service would provide better verification for Dolphin Safe tuna and help resolve a WTO challenge from Mexico.

Japan Protest Against “Research” Whaling

Japan Protest Against “Research” Whaling

March 3, 2013 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Our friend and colleague Kyoko Tanaka reports on a demonstration in Tokyo by Japanese activists against so-called "research" whaling.

A First: Japanese Protest the Dolphin Hunts!

A First: Japanese Protest the Dolphin Hunts!

November 26, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

For the first time, Japanese animal rights activists stage a major demonstration against the dolphin and whale hunts in Tokyo.

Teach Your Children Well

Teach Your Children Well

August 13, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

There are some brave enough to go on record against killing pilot whales in the Faroe Islands, reports Helene O'Barry.

Of Motherhood and Mercury

Of Motherhood and Mercury

August 5, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Will the Faroe Islands pilot whale hunts stop?  Helene O'Barry reports from the field about mothers and mercury.

On the Right Side of History in the Faroes

On the Right Side of History in the Faroes

July 24, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Ric and Helene O'Barry meet a Faroese man who is conducting a campaign to end the Faroe Islands pilot whale hunts.

A Change from Within

A Change from Within

July 23, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

Helene O'Barry reports from the Faroe Islands that the killing of pilot whales is deeply entrenched, but some people are willing to talk about it.

A Glimmer of Hope

A Glimmer of Hope

July 18, 2012 by Ric O'Barry, Earth Island Institute

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?

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