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2026-01-23
Endangered Whales Are Drowning In Record Numbers Because of the Fishing Industry
Take action to stop whale entanglements in California by demanding ropeless gear for the full Dungeness crab season. Protect threatened whales now.
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2026-01-23
Tragic Farewell to Kshamenk, the World’s Loneliest Orca
Kshamenk the orca has died after 32 years of confinement at Mundo Marino. He spent over two decades in total isolation in a cramped tank in Argentina.
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2026-01-16
Victory! Orcas Wikie & Keijo Approved for Seaside Sanctuary
A major win for captive orcas. Wikie and Keijo are approved for transfer to a seaside sanctuary. Public pressure made this possible.
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2026-01-02
Endangered Whales & Dolphins Are Threatened by a JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase is backing a dangerous LNG project that threatens whales and the Sea of Cortez. Urge it to divest and protect this World Heritage site.
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2025-12-05
30 Belugas Languishing at Marineland - Help Save Them & the Other Animals!
30 beluga whales and many other animals are suffering at Marineland Canada. Urge Ontario to act now and rescue them.
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2025-11-21
Tell NOAA to Slow Vessels to Save Humpback Whales
Urge NOAA to expand vessel speed and approach rules to stop deadly strikes on Atlantic humpback whales. Sign to protect them now.
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2025-11-07
Trump Delivers Death Blow to Last 50 Critically Endangered Whales
Only about 50 Rice’s whales remain in the Gulf. Urge leaders to reinstate safeguards, finalize critical habitat, and stop new offshore drilling.
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2025-10-31
The Demand for Krill is Hurting & Killing Whales
Take action to protect whales from increased krill harvesting in the Southern Ocean! Whales need our help!
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2025-10-24
Save Hawaii’s Endangered False Killer Whales
Hawaii’s only endangered false killer whale population is vanishing at a rate of 3.5% each year. Nearly 1 in 3 are injured by fishing gear. NOAA must act now to…
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2025-10-17
Politicians Are Trying to Doom North Atlantic Right Whales...Again!
Only ~370 North Atlantic right whales remain. Stop Congress from extending a moratorium that blocks lifesaving protections.
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2025-10-10
URGENT: Trump Opens Protected Areas to Destructive Commercial Fishing
Trump opened up miles of protected ocean to commercial fishing. Demand the reversal of this decision.
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2025-09-26
Last Chance for Gray Whales: Stop Their Extinction!
The eastern North Pacific gray whale population has plummeted from 27,000 to just 13,000. Urge NOAA to re-list gray whales as endangered under the Endangered Species…
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2025-09-19
A Giant Tidal Turbine Will Doom Endangered Orcas
A tidal energy project threatens endangered Southern Resident killer whales. In Defense of Animals urges that this project not be allowed in their critical habitat.
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2025-08-08
Marine Mammals Are Under Attack in Congress — Defend the MMPA
Proposed changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act would spell disaster for marine species. Congress must reject these changes.
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2025-08-01
Save Vaquitas from Extinction: Only 6-8 Remain!
The critically endangered vaquita is being driven to extinction by deadly gillnets used to catch shrimp and poach totoaba fish in the Gulf of California. Fewer than…
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2025-07-18
Trump Administration & DOGE’s Mass Federal Firings Hurt Whales
The Trump administration and DOGE fired hundreds of important NOAA employees. These firings are hurting NOAA’s ability to protect our oceans and save whales. Tell…
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2025-06-26
MEDIA RELEASE: Marineland Canada’s Possible Closure Raises Concerns About Remaining Animals
In Defense of Animals joins concerned organizations and activists in urging the Canadian government to protect the remaining animals at Marineland Canada.
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2025-06-06
Dolphin Deaths: Gulf World Marine Park Animals Deserve Sanctuaries!
Five dolphins have died since October at Gulf World Marine Park and a USDA report shows atrocious conditions for all of the animals. Urge officials to transfer the…
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2025-06-05
18 Dead Belugas in 5 Years: Shut Down Marineland Canada!
It’s time for Marineland to be shut down!
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2025-05-17
MEDIA RELEASE: France Must Act: Disturbing Footage of Orcas & Dolphins in Deteriorating Marine Park
Disturbing footage taken by TideBreakers exposes severe neglect of two orcas and 12 dolphins at the closed Marineland Antibes in France highlights the immediate…
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2025-04-18
Save Whales from Being Lethally Entangled by Fishing Gear!
Tell NOAA Fisheries to help save North Atlantic right whales by supporting the widespread adoption of ropeless fishing gear!
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2025-04-04
End the Orca Suffering at Loro Parque!
Morgan, the last female orca at Loro Parque, gave birth to her new baby in prison. It’s time to end cetacean captivity at Loro Parque!
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2025-02-14
Save Killer Whales From a Loud Ocean in the Pacific Northwest!
Ask NOAA to implement stronger vessel noise regulations in the Salish Sea to help Southern Resident Killer Whales before they become extinct.
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2025-01-31
Save Marineland Antibes’ Orcas From Continued Exploitation
Orcas Wikie and Keijo will be moved from Marineland Antibes. Demand they go to a sanctuary and not another marine park!
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