dolphins

Hello all, may I firstly introduce myself. My name is Terry Bobrowicz, (Windsor Safari Park Tez.) I worked at R/WSP throughout the 70’s and 80’s as Manager of the Dolphinarium, and at times, Head Trainer, (of cetacea, (dolphins, and three orcas.)) pinnipeds, and birds. I have also worked with...

I'm not 100% sure if there is already a thread for this (actually, I'd find it a little bit weird if there wasn't), but i can't find one, so: In a new "document," Loro Parque examines statements of animal rights activists and proves that they are not true. Would this be a good first step...

Researchers have conducted a number of studies on the effect of 'pingers', small devices that act as acoustic alarms for small cetaceans. This means that they move away from the boat and avoid being trapped in the nets. It must be emphasised that this strategy is by no means perfect - according...

Within the next few years, the aquarium's dolphins will move to a seaside sanctuary. This will leave a pretty sizeable space left to be repurposed. What should be done with this? Should the entire area be gutted and rebuilt or simply have the tank redone to suit new animals? What animals could...

I am currently researching into the attitudes the British public has on dolphins being kept in human care. There are currently no dolphins in human care in the UK and as DEFRA are currently reviewing guidelines for keeping cetaceans in captivity, I feel it is important we find out whether...

In an article regarding the closing of Marineland in Zealand it seems to be suggested that the government is planing to ban the keeping of marine mammals in captivity in New Zealand including pinnipeds. I find it hard to follow the logic of this because even you have a position against...

I have put up the complete 1986 "Review of Dolphinaria" report by Klinowska and Brown as it has long been out of print. Please by aware this is an historical document and should be judged as such but it makes interesting reading none the less. I have linked it to some of the establishments...

A documentary I recently took part in regarding dolphinaria: The Dolphin Debate - You Decide on Vimeo

I was wondering whether they are or not, because all I can find on their website is stuff against whaling and Lolita in captivity (which can be called a one-off as many pro-captivists would like to see her moved). Anyone know? I would be interested in getting involved if they weren't, but...

Kelly the 38 year old Common Dolphin performing a jump trick in her home, during one of the two daily shows at Marineland... She is the last Dolphin in captivity in NZ and there are no plans to replace her...

This is the flower of 1964 Dolphinaria technology... It now holds one very elderly Common Dolphin, Kelly, 38, the last Dolphin in captivity in NZ (there are no plans to replace her)... Believe it or not this pool at one point held up to 11 Dolphins..!