cetaceans
Mexico City Officially Bans Dolphinariums
In a victory for captive dolphins, Mexico City announced an official ban on dolphinariums last week, putting an end to captive dolphins within the city limits. According to La Verdad, the reform not only bans captive...
City of Barcelona Bans Exhibition and Breeding of Captive Dolphins
In a victory for dolphins, the city of Barcelona has announced an official ban on captive cetaceans, encompassing dolphin exhibits at aquariums and captive breeding facilities. Reported by El Periodico, the move was supported by the...
Vancouver Aquarium Banned From Keeping Captive Whales and Dolphins
Updated May 27, 2019. In 2018, Vancouver Aquarium ended its dolphin and whale program for good due to the ongoing controversy around captive marine mammals. CEO John Nightingale said at the time, "e absolutely believe in...