Eight dolphins from Marineland in danger!
One Voice calls on the Ministry of Ecological Transition to take a stand against the imminent transfer of eight dolphins from Marineland in Antibes to China, via Spain. The park has apparently taken the liberty of entering into a transaction with Selwo Marina in Malaga concerning eight of the twelve dolphins still on site. This would be the worst possible scenario, especially given that discussions were still ongoing at the beginning of the month to ensure a peaceful retirement for these animals, which have been captive and on display for years. Given the urgency of the situation, we have requested a meeting with the Ministry of Ecological Transition.
A dangerous transfer, with China as the final destination
As we know, this transfer is only temporary. This Spanish dolphinarium will be just a stopover on the way to China, as happened to the sea lions from Marineland at the beginning of the year, which passed through Madrid Zoo. This transport is as dangerous as it is trying for the animals. Isidore, a sea lion from Marineland, did not survive.
These dolphins will once again be exploited and confined, in even more deplorable conditions, in this distant country with no animal protection laws.
Only a few days left to stop the transfer!
For now, there are no cranes or crates visible at Marineland, but things are likely to change in the coming days. It takes time for Spanish trainers to “work” with the dolphins.
So there are still a few days left to stop this unacceptable project. One Voice is calling on the government to take a stand against this project, which goes completely against the spirit of the 2021 law aimed at protecting dolphins and orcas.
Given the urgency of the situation, we have requested a meeting with the Ministry of Ecological Transition. A meeting will be held this Friday, September 26, at 3 p.m.
Alongside the associations Tilikum Spirit and C’est Assez, One Voice refuses to abandon these animals to their fate.
Nearly ten months after its permanent closure, Marineland has a full responsibility towards those it has kept captive for so many years. These orcas and dolphins have enriched the park, attracted crowds, and made its shareholders prosper. Now that the stands are empty, are the animals to be relegated to mere assets to be liquidated? This logic is unworthy. This disengagement, both moral and political, is unacceptable.
For years, we have been demanding one thing: a dignified and peaceful retirement for all the animals exploited by the park.