Japan Dolphins Day

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Join other animal-lovers on August 31st at the Consulate of Japan to protest the September 1st start of the annual dolphin cull in Japan. Send a positive and peaceful message to Japan to let the dolphins live and be free. The event takes place at the Consulate General of Japan, 77 King Street West.

Japan Dolphins Day was founded by Ric O'Barry and Save Japan Dolphins. Here is a portion of Ric O'Barry's invitation to join the world-wide movement:


Dear Friends and fellow Dolphin Lovers:

I am asking you for your help. On or around Sept. 1, please head to your local Japanese embassy or consulate to voice your concern about the dolphin slaughters!
This time of year always makes my heart heavy. September 1 marks the official beginning of the dolphin drive hunting season in Taiji, Japan, as I helped to show the world in the Oscar-winning movie The Cove. Every year, thousands of dolphins are brutally killed; some are then sold into a lifetime of slavery in captive facilities around the globe, and the rest are used for their flesh – which is highly contaminated with mercury and other toxins, rendering in dangerous for human consumption.
We absolutely must keep the international spotlight on Taiji in order to stop these senseless murders once and for all. This is why I am asking you to lend your voice to the cause and join or organize a Japan Dolphins Day event in your area.

Japan Dolphins Day 2012, Toronto, Canada:
https://www.facebook.com/events/383167135080113/

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Orca whale in captivity (Zoocheck's website)

The Toronto Star has published a three part series about Marineland, the marine/amusement park in Niagra Falls, Ontario, exposing serious health problems with their marine mammals, as well as lack of proper care due to chronic staff shortages. Check out Zoocheck's twitter for links to the articles and other recent news coverage about Marineland. If you are interested in helping animals at Marineland and other marine parks, Zoocheck's website offers some great suggestions.