Return to the Cove

Dear Friend, Fifteen years ago I stood on the shores of the Cove, watching in disbelief as a scene of unspeakable cruelty took place in the bloody waters at my feet. Panic-stricken dolphins, once driven into the Cove, were being slaughtered for their meat, which is toxic and unfit for human consumption. There were also extremely violent captures for entertainment. And this is the heart and soul of what transpires in Taiji. Then and there, I committed to doing all we could to expose these atrocities to the world. With the Taiji annual dolphin slaughter starting next week, now, more than ever, I’m asking for your help. As the only organization consistently on the ground in Taiji, we are determined to keep shining a light on what happens there. It’s imperative we livestream and keep documenting, but we can’t do this without your generous support. Taiji’s violent captive selection process. Credit: DolphinProject.com Thanks to you sharing our images and livestreams, much progress has been made. Japanese activists are starting to come back to Taiji. They have stepped up their fight from within, participating in peaceful demonstrations and educational initiatives. Dolphin captivity is becoming more unpopular, with travel giant Thomas Cook announcing they will no longer promote orca shows. In many parts of the world, the breeding of captive dolphins has been prohibited. In a perfect world, I would be returning to the Cove on September 1 as I have done since 2003. But a politically-motivated deportation order will prevent me from doing that (a ruling our Japanese legal team is actively fighting). This year, on Japan Dolphins Day, I will be attending three different demonstrations in London and Paris. Our team will continue to hold vigil at the Cove, because it is our duty to do so. When this level of cruelty is absolute, we must oppose it absolutely. Together, we must do all we can to end this war against dolphins. As long as Taiji has dolphins, they will have Dolphin Project. ~ Ric O'Barry PLEASE SUPPORT DOLPHIN PROJECT’S COVE MONITOR CAMPAIGN IN TAIJI TODAY! Let’s protect dolphins together, Ric O'Barry, Founder/Director of Dolphin Project Your Help Has Never Been More Needed PARTICIPATE RSVP for an event or become a Japan Dolphins Day host. DONATE Help fund Dolphin Project’s critical work in Taiji with a direct donation. VOLUNTEER Interested in joining us in Taiji as a volunteer Cove Monitor? SHOP Shop Dolphin Project authentic gear and be a voice for the voiceless. Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the USA (Tax ID 47-1665067). Your donations are tax-deductible. Copyright © 2018 Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project 171 Pier Ave #234 Santa Monica, CA 90405