New research suggests captive dolphins may be exposed to more microplastics than wild counterparts — a startling discovery ...

More than a third of the 414 Atlantic bottlenose dolphins captured or born in captivity during the 1980s had died by Jan. 1, 1990, according to an analysis of federal records published Sunday. The ...

Dolphins produce a range of vocalizations used for echolocation and communication. These vocalizations vary with social context, environmental conditions, external stimuli, and communication, ...

It’s estimated that there are around 3,000 to 4,000 whales, dolphins, and porpoises in captivity around the world. The majority are held in China, Japan, Mexico, Russia, and the United States. Many ...

Dolphins "speak" more when they're learning new skills, reveals research. Captive bottlenose dolphins vary their vocalizations during "enrichment" activities, say Italian scientists. They believe ...

Stephen King wrote in “Pet Sematary,” “Sometimes dead is better.” I agree. We are witnessing the funeral of the failed experiment known as dolphin captivity. After five dolphins died in eight months, ...

Mexico is banning entertainment shows involving captive dolphins and other marine mammals - Copyright AFP/File Jospin Mwisha Mexico is banning entertainment shows ...

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has removed dog-sledding excursions from its website and no longer offers captive swim with dolphin encounters. According to a press release issued by People for the ...