Hundreds pledge to save dolphins from captivity on global day of action in India
The campaign to save dolphins from captivity in India saw massive support across the country this Earth Day, with hundreds pledging never to visit any facility which holds dolphins and other cetaceans in captivity. In recent months, several proposals to establish dolphinaria, captive facilities that house dolphins and other cetacean species in concrete tanks for display or performance for commercial entertainment have been put forth across the country. FIAPO, a national animal protection federation has been leading the campaign to save cetaceans from captivity in India in partnership with the Global Green Grants Fund, Born Free Foundation (UK), Earth Island Institute (USA) and Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (Bangalore).