Make the European Union a dolphinarium-free zone
Make the European Union a dolphinarium-free zone
WDCS’s report, “Dolphinaria – A review of the keeping of whales and dolphins in captivity in the European Union and EC Directive 1999/22, relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos”, written in association with the Born Free Foundation for the European coalition ENDCAP, reveals that dolphinaria and the Member States that licence them, are failing to meet the requirements of EU legislation which aims to protect whales and dolphins in captivity.
Keeping dolphins in captivity violates EU legislation that is supposed to protect these animals
It is supposed to encourage conservation, yet dolphin survival rates are lower in captivity than in the wild
It is supposed to promote education about animals, yet little information is given at dolphin shows in the EU about their lives in the wild
It is supposed to prevent cruelty to animals and look after their welfare, yet stress and disturbing behaviour is common amongst dolphins displayed in dolphinaria within the 15 Member States of the EU who are failing to implement EU legislation properly.
We have no right to keep whales and dolphins in captivity.
We want to make the European Union a dolphinarium-free zone
We are calling for:
The European Council of Ministers and the European Commission to take urgent steps to protect whales and dolphins in captivity in the EU
A ban on the import of wild-caught dolphins into the EU
Member States to enact strict legislation for the keeping of these animals in captivity and enact plans to phase out national dolphinaria and not grant permits for the construction of any new dolphinaria.
Take action NOW
Help us make the European Union a dolphinarium-free zone!
and let the EU know you wish to see an end to the keeping of dolphins in captivity.
Read more
How are EU Member States failing to protect dolphins
Conservation or cruelty, Education or entertainment?
Video Credits: WDCS would like to thank Rosalie e’Silva for creating our film and Leah Lemieux for supplying much of the footage.
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