Summary Florida politicians are pushing for state removal of Gulf World animals Authority for removal is dependent on cooperation between state and federal agencies Bankruptcy proceedings are creating delays Former CEO of The Dolphin Company is causing delays in bankruptcy proceedings New documentation from NOAA … Continue reading Gulf World and the Repossessed Dolphin

The French government has decreed that two orcas and twelve dolphins are to remain in their deteriorating tanks at Marineland Antibes for the time being. We didn’t need to reach this point. We previously reached it in Miami, and now we’re here again.

And the Germans kill the JewsAnd the Jews kill the ArabsAnd the Arabs kill the hostagesAnd that is the newsAnd is it any wonder that the monkey’s confused These lyrics were written by Roger Waters, one of the founders of the legendary rock band Pink … Continue reading The system isn’t working

BRIEF SUMMARY Recent global economic events could have a major impact on the North American tourism market. As a result, the possibility exists for mass layoffs within zoos, aquariums, and other animal attractions. For animal caretakers, their first priority should be themselves. Options are provided … Continue reading Make Yourself Your Top Priority

Dear Mayor Cava and Councilwoman Regalado, We’re sure by now that you’re familiar with the situation at Gulf World in Panama City Beach, where local and state officials are currently taking action after the recent dolphin deaths. You may not know that the park is … Continue reading An open letter to the Miami-Dade County Mayor and District 7 Councilwoman regarding The Dolphin Company

Ms. Roberts, I am responding to the following Facebook post: I agree with you that Gulf World is an important part of the Panama City Beach and greater Bay County community, and that it is an important resource to the community and its economy. I … Continue reading An open letter to Carol Roberts, Former President of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce

“The facility has lost six maintenance employees in the past three months leaving them with two maintenance employees.”

Notably missing from the list of signatories are the three SeaWorld parks, Discovery Cove, and Busch Gardens, along with a number of Florida-based operations, including Zoo Miami, Brevard Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot, Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, The Florida Aquarium, Marineland Dolphin Adventure, … Continue reading AZA sends request to President Trump requesting reforms including USDA inspections

This eight part series utilizes over two years of extensive research to share the untold stories of four Florida dolphinariums. THOUGH SHALL NOT MAKE PUBLIC FILMED IMAGES I’ve never been able to get a clear answer on why USDA’s Animal Welfare division didn’t confiscate animals … Continue reading Will & Ed’s Excellent Adventure Part I: Camera Free Zone