The Dolphin Project is a global movement founded by Ric O’Barry, a man who once trained dolphins for the television

show Flipper—but who has since dedicated his life to protecting them. After witnessing firsthand the tragic consequences of captivity,

Ric had a profound change of heart. The loss of one of the Flipper dolphins, who died in his arms, inspired him to

expose the dark side of the marine entertainment industry and launch what is now the longest-running dolphin protection campaign in the world.

 

Since 1970, the Dolphin Project has worked tirelessly to end dolphin captivity, stop the brutal dolphin hunts in Taiji, Japan,

and rehabilitate and release dolphins back into the wild where they belong. Through education, advocacy, and direct action, Ric and his team continue to raise awareness about the cruelty behind marine parks and swim-with-dolphin attractions.

 

Dolphins are self-aware, intelligent, and social beings who suffer greatly in captivity. Many people simply aren’t aware

that what seems like a fun experience for humans is often a life sentence of confinement and stress for dolphins.

 

If you love dolphins, the best way to protect them is by refusing to support places that profit from their exploitation.

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Take the Pledge: Don’t Buy a Ticket

Join the movement to end dolphin captivity. Take the pledge today and say NO to dolphin shows, swim-with-dolphin programs, and marine parks.

 

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👉 TAKE THE PLEDGE AT DOLPHINPROJECT.COM