Save aquarium animals

They Are Still Waiting: Important News and Why This Campaign Must Continue. I want to share an update about the animals this campaign is fighting for. There has been progress, but there have also been heartbreaking losses. Some animals have been moved to other facilities, others have died, and some still have no clear long-term future. These developments remind me why it is so important to keep speaking up for marine animals who depend entirely on human decisions. A STEP FORWARD IN THE NETHERLANDS World Animal Protection Netherlands has reported an announced breeding ban and phase-out policy for dolphins at Dolfinarium Harderwijk. This is an important development towards preventing more dolphins from being bred for entertainment. However, the 22 dolphins currently living there still need appropriate care and a responsible long-term future. Ending breeding is important, but we must also think about the lives of the animals who are already here. ROCKY AND THE DOLPHINS WHO HAVE BEEN MOVED In October, Rocky, a 29-year-old dolphin transferred from Marineland Antibes in France to Selwo Marina in Spain in July, died. Concerns had previously been raised about his condition and the risks associated with the relocation. An autopsy was announced, but the precise cause of his death has not yet been established in the reporting available. Meanwhile, the eight dolphins transferred to Selwo Marina had been expected to benefit from a proposed alternative facility at ZooParc de Beauval. That project was abandoned in August. This means the planned alternative is no longer available, while the animals still need safe and appropriate care. THE BELUGAS FROM CANADA The deaths of belugas Rain, Peekachu and Jelly Bean have also been devastating. Rain and Peekachu died at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where preliminary medical findings identified significant chronic gastrointestinal disease in both animals. Jelly Bean died at Oceanogràfic in Valencia after experiencing feeding difficulties. A third beluga, Beethoven, also died at Shedd Aquarium, but he had been living there for many years and was not transferred from Marineland Canada. These losses remind us how important it is to consider each animal's health, needs and medical history when planning relocations. They also remind us that every animal deserves careful veterinary care and transparency about what happens to them. WIKIE AND KEIJO ARE STILL WAITING Wikie and Keijo remain at Marineland Antibes, with their future still uncertain. They cannot simply be returned to the wild. They have spent their lives in captivity and depend on human care. A genuine sanctuary may be a desirable long-term solution, but until a suitable sanctuary is available, their immediate safety and welfare cannot be ignored. This is why I believe that practical, carefully assessed solutions are essential. We must continue working towards genuine sanctuaries while ensuring that the animals who need help today are not left behind. ❤️ WHY I CONTINUE THIS CAMPAIGN My goal is to keep these animals' stories visible, raise awareness and encourage responsible decisions that put their welfare first. I want to help people understand that the problem does not disappear when a park closes. The animals remain alive, with needs that must be met every single day. This campaign is also about keeping attention on the work of organisations and individuals who are documenting conditions, raising concerns and advocating for better outcomes. Donations help support campaign-related awareness work and expenses. I want to remain transparent about how funds are used and will not claim that a donation directly funds a specific rescue or organisation unless that arrangement has been confirmed. THE ANIMALS MUST COME FIRST We must stop capturing wild dolphins for entertainment. We must stop breeding animals for shows. We must build genuine sanctuaries. But we must also recognise that animals already in captivity cannot simply be released into the ocean Until suitable sanctuaries are ready, safe and professionally managed facilities may sometimes be the most realistic immediate option. Rejecting every available location without providing a ready alternative can leave animals waiting even longer in unsuitable conditions. This is not about defending the captivity industry. It is about refusing to abandon the animals who are already here. Thank you to everyone who has signed, shared, donated or followed this campaign. Every person who helps spread awareness gives these animals another opportunity to be heard. For Rocky. For Wikie and Keijo. For the belugas and dolphins still waiting for a better future. And for every marine animal who deserves more than to be forgotten. ❤️

The animals can't wait! Wikie and Keijo and 4 dolphins are still waiting in Marineland Antibes. Their future remains uncertain, and there is no completed relocation plan for them. Their condition and the state of their tanks have raised serious concerns. They cannot simply be released into the wild. They were born in captivity and have depended on human care throughout their lives. The same difficult reality applies to belugas who have lived in captivity. Two belugas from Marineland Canada have reportedly died after being transferred to Shedd Aquarium. Another beluga who died there had already been living at the facility for many years. Now also Jellybean died after her august transfer from Canada. These deaths show how urgently safe, suitable and carefully prepared facilities are needed. ●We must stop the capturing of wild dolphins for entertainment. ●We must stop the breeding of animals for shows. ●We must help make it possible to build real sanctuaries. ●But we must also face the reality of the animals already trapped in captivity. Until genuine sanctuaries are ready, safe and professionally managed facilities may be the only realistic immediate option. This is not about defending dolphinariums or the entertainment industry. It is about giving the animals who are already here the best care and space available right now. Rejecting every available location without providing a ready alternative does not save the animals. It can leave them suffering for even longer in deteriorating tanks. This is not about winning an argument between humans. It is about refusing to let animals become victims of that argument. Soon I will go check on one of many parks to see how the relocated animals there are doing. There will be an update about where I went, and how it's going there soon. But I can't keep doing this without your help Please help to keep this going