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Egypt’s Taiji Four in a New Tank; Fight Continues Against the Dolphinarium
By Ric O’Barry Campaign Director Save Japan Dolphins Earth Island Institute Wagby Saad, the owner of the four dolphins imported from Taiji (“The Taiji Four�) to Hurghada, Egypt, has finally transferred them to a somewhat bigger new tank (as opposed to his backyard swimming pool).
More Good Political Vibes With Regard to Angling
Following on from positive comments about Angling by senior members of The Conservative and Labour parties, the Liberal Democrats have voiced their support for the sport as an important factor in the promotion of leisure, tourism and conservation. Roger Williams MP said: “There are tough times ahead. Some public funds may no longer be available. Organisations like BASC (and [...]
Cross Party Support for Angling
Political support for the role angling plays in the rural community has come from senior members of both the Conservative and Labour Parties at fringe meetings connected to their annual party conferences. The supportive remarks were made by Conservative Defra Minister, Jim Paice, and Labour Shadow Environment Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, at The Rural Receptions, held [...]
Good News and Not So Good News in Egypt
By Ric O’Barry Campaign Director Save Japan Dolphins Earth Island Institute The local Hurghada Environment Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA) and I have scored a great victory here in Egypt, but the fate of four captive dolphins is still up in the air. The good news is that the Governor of The Red Sea district of Egypt has issued a ban on all future import of dolphins, cutting off the expected import of five more Taiji dolphins to a local business building a new dolphinarium here. Four dolphins from Taiji in small backyard swimming pool in Hurghada, Egypt.
