Animal Rights
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
“is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.”
“Ric O’Barry is the director of SaveJapanDolphins.org, a campaign conducted by the International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute. SaveJapanDolphins.org was formed to put an end to the Japanese drive fishery slaughter of dolphins and stop the capture and live trade of dolphins to zoos and aquariums around the world.”
The Institute of Cetacean Research (I.C.R.), Japanese “Scientific” Whaling Organization
“a unique organization in Japan specializing in the biological and social sciences related to whales, came into being in October 1987. It is a nonprofit research organization whose legal status is authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Government of Japan, as a foundational judicial person.”
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS)
“Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.”
Elsa Nature Conservancy Japanese Organization with a lot of info on the marine mammal hunts in Japan.
“was established in 1976 with the aim of global nature and environmental protection across a broad spectrum, from one’s own doorstep to the sky. Elsa always looks for the blind spots of the conservation movement – things others have forgotten about – and has campaigned for the protection of animals that are going extinct unnoticed, such as the Japanese reed bunting (Embriza yessoensis). Furthermore, the organization was campaigning for dolphin and elephant protection before the media took up these issues. It has also continued the debate in opposition to vivisection, as well as criticism of safari parks, zoos, and aquariums. Additionally, Elsa has from the very beginning used recycled paper for its publications, and makes its own stationery and note-pads out of paper with only side used, and from computer printing scraps, in order to save as many trees as possible. Elsa’s basic approach is “Each person practices nature/environment protection in whatever way is personally possible.” While the organization sets forth grand ideals, individual members carry out their own modest but diligent activities. Elsa Nature Conservancy: Box2, Tsukuba Gakuen Post Office, Tsukuba 305-8691, Japan”
video 1 video 2 video 3 of Ric O’Barry in Singapore with ACRES for the World Saddest Dolphins campaign to release the 25 RWS dolphins. .
Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES)
“is a registered charity and Institution of Public Character (IPC), founded by Singaporeans in 2001.
Our Vision – A world where animals are treated with compassion and respect.
Our Mission – To create a caring and socially responsible society where animals are treated as sentient beings.
Our Ambition – To drive forward a collaborative and sustainable animal protection movement in Asia.
Our Objectives – • To foster respect and compassion for all animals. • To improve the living conditions and welfare of animals in captivity. • To educate people on lifestyle choices which do not involve the abuse of animals and which are environment-friendly.
ACRES is an animal protection organisation, driven by our concern for animals. We adopt research projects on the use of animals in various fields. Research findings are then used to educate the public to promote active community involvement in the animal protection movement, as well as strive towards synergistic partnerships with authorities and related parties. We strongly believe in promoting community involvement in addressing animal protection issues and in building partnerships with all related bodies to improve animal welfare.”
“The Orca Project Corp is a small but effective non-profit organization, collaborating with some of the world’s top marine mammal experts and caring professionals from diverse backgrounds, working to change the public’s attitude and government supervision of marine mammals in captivity through research, investigation and education. We are committed to providing the public with a look behind the scenes of the marine mammal captivity/entertainment industry, explore the legal and ethical issues of keeping orcas in captivity and to keep pressure on our government oversight agencies to enforce and improve animal welfare regulations.”
Free Dolphins a blog by Japanese Animal Rights Activist Yoshiko Wada in both Japanese and some English.
Mr. Izumi Ishii is a 3rd generation dolphin hunter from Futo, Japan. In 1997, despite pressure and threats from his peers, he stopped hunting dolphins. In 2002, he started leading Dolphin & Whale Watching tours. He is honored by dolphin and whale-lovers and environmentalists around the world for his courage and leadership.
“Avaaz—meaning “voice” in several European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages—launched in 2007 with a simple democratic mission: organize citizens of all nations to close the gap between the world we have and the world most people everywhere want. Avaaz empowers millions of people from all walks of life to take action on pressing global, regional and national issues, from corruption and poverty to conflict and climate change. Our model of internet organising allows thousands of individual efforts, however small, to be rapidly combined into a powerful collective force.”
CFT Choices for Tomorrow a Japanese Animal Rights Organization
“Cruelty-Free Living & Animal Advocacy” is a lifestyle where we make conscious choices as we learn about animals and the realities they face. choicesfotomorrow.org / ashitaenosentaku.org aims to open the door to a new way of living as well as to provide useful content and diverse perspectives. We strive for a shared lifestyle and business focused on a future of hope – a tomorrow that becomes cruelty-free. “
Jenna’s little “Marine” World the blog of a want to be marine mammal trainer, a pro captivey supporters version of the turth behind captivey.
Ceta-base Inventory of captive marine mammals
Lolita’s Truth PRO captivity blog
Rekindling the Waters A blog written by Leah Lemieux,
Leah is an author and lecturer who has been working on dolphin protection, education andconservation initiatives for twenty years, collaborating with individuals and NGOs from a number ofcountries, including the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots Environmental and Humanitarianprogram. A reivew of Leah’s book “Rekindling the Waters.”
“I have studied dolphins and whales for close to twenty years and, without a doubt, this book is the most powerful treatise on the ethics of dolphin captivity I have ever read! Lemieux presents a unique combination of gut-wrenching personal accounts and right-on-target scientific findings.”
–Dr. Lori Marino, Neuroscientist and Professor, Emory University
Dollars Voice Ethics 