Jul 03

One step closer to Australia’s first sea-pen sanctuary

Jul 03, 2019 by afdadmin
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AFD have been working in collaboration with World Animal Protection and Dolphin Marine Conservation Park (DMCP) on a feasibility study into building Australia’s first sea-pen sanctuary to house the five dolphins currently residing at DMCP.  We’ve worked with coastal engineering experts Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) to analyse wave and climate data in the Coffs Harbour View full story

Jul 02

Action for Dolphins hosts the Seaside Scavenge

Jul 02, 2019 by afdadmin
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On the 15th of June Action for Dolphins hosted one of Melbourne’s biggest beach cleans. Over 180 people joined us to clean up Frankston foreshore. The festival brought together numerous not-for-profits, local businesses and people from all over Melbourne.  The festival ran as a “trash for treasure” where attendees could trade rubbish collected for tokens View full story

Jun 27

A HUGE 6 months for dolphins.

Jun 27, 2019 by afdadmin
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We’re only half way through the year, but so much has happened.  In 2019, your support has helped: 1. Launch legal action against the Taiji dolphin hunts In February this year AFD hosted a press conference in Tokyo, announcing we had filed world-first legal action against the Taiji dolphin hunts.  The first hearing took place View full story

Jun 27

AFD are taking on shark nets in Noosa

Jun 27, 2019 by afdadmin
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Shark nets indiscriminately catch anything that swims into them. Between 2001 and 2017 the nets in Noosa killed 143 innocent marine animals, including 26 dolphins.  That’s why AFD are urging the Queensland Government to invest in alternatives, and we’re starting with Noosa.  There is no conclusive evidence to prove these nets protect swimmers and non-lethal View full story

May 09

Three ways to Stick it to Sea World

May 09, 2019 by afdadmin
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This Saturday May 11 marks the seventh annual Empty the Tanks Day. This is a global and peaceful movement aiming to bring an end to dolphin and whale captivity. There is a wealth of science pointing to the fact dolphins suffer in concrete pools. It’s time Australia phased out this cruel practice. AFD will be View full story

Apr 16

Migaloo 2 Captain has an important message

Apr 16, 2019 by afdadmin
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Dean Jefferys has probably spent more of his life at sea than on land. He has a special connection to the ocean and its inhabitants. Dean has travelled far and wide in his ship, Migaloo 2 and campaigns tirelessly for ocean conservation. He is particularly passionate about the devastating effect of shark nets. CLICK HERE View full story

Apr 15

Noosa – say “no to the nets”

Apr 15, 2019 by afdadmin
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Noosa is home to more than 2,000 square metres of shark netting. Experts have concluded shark nets do not protect swimmers. Yet they come at a deadly cost. Since 2001, 26 dolphins, 2 whales, and 87 rays have been caught in Noosa’s shark nets – many of them drowning to death. After a summer of View full story

Mar 26

First look at the Coffs Harbour sea-pen sanctuary

Mar 26, 2019 by afdadmin
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Earlier this month, Dolphin Marine Conservation Park (formerly Dolphin Marine Magic) announced they will no longer breed dolphins in captivity. Now there’s more good news for the five dolphins currently residing at the marine park in New South Wales. The concept designs and potential locations for building a dolphin sea-pen sanctuary in the region are View full story

Mar 21

Update: Taiji legal action

Mar 21, 2019 by afdadmin
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By Will Sacre Last month, AFD launched legal action against the world’s largest dolphin hunts in Taiji, Japan. A press conference to announce this landmark lawsuit was held in Tokyo to a packed room of journalists from various Japanese media outlets. If you’d like to watch the press conference, please click here. Media coverage of View full story

Mar 14

BREAKING: Coffs Harbour dolphins will be the last in captivity in NSW

Mar 14, 2019 by afdadmin
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Fantastic news Dolphin Defenders! On the 14th March 2019, Dolphin Marine Conservation Park (formerly ‘Dolphin Marine Magic’) announced they will no longer breed dolphins, ensuring the five dolphins currently in pools will be the last generation under human care in NSW. Action for Dolphins has long been campaigning for an end to captive breeding, and View full story