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Progress, not prohibition: ensuring dolphin welfare, science and conservation in modern institutions
The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) wishes to raise awareness about the risks created by the current public debate around...
Sep 28


Dolphins and orcas in danger: EAAM calls for a surge of responsibility
The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM), composed of dozens of experts and scientists specialized in cetacean behavior, care,...
Aug 1


A Kiss from the Wild
New Scientific document online! “ A Kiss from the Wild: Tongue Nibbling in Free‑Ranging Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) ” unveils the...
Jun 13


EAAM Statement on the Situation of Marineland Cetaceans
“Where it took decades of knowledge, care, and science to protect and care, it takes only a slogan to destroy.” - European Association...
Apr 15


2025 - ZooParc de Beauval
The 53rd Annual Symposium, held in 2025, took place at ZooParc de Beauval from March 11th to 14th. Highlights from these proceedings...
Mar 31


A letter for the animal caretakers of Marineland
For years, you have dedicated your time and energy, without reserve, to the animals of Marineland. You stood by them every day, providing...
Mar 25


Center for the Environment & Welfare about PETA: From Absurdity to Extremism
Center for the Environment & Welfare was founded to help consumers, companies and stakeholders navigate issues related to sustainability...
Mar 15


Reevaluating Cetacean Sanctuaries: A Critical Perspective
A new publication critically examines the proposed benefits of sea pens as sanctuaries for cetaceans. Despite the appealing narrative of...
Jan 14


Remembering Bita, Celebrating Valentino
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bita on December 20th. This remarkable Franciscana dolphin touched countless lives with her...
Dec 28, 2024


Meet Bita: the rescued Franciscana dolphin
On November 9, 2024, a neonate female Franciscana dolphin (Pontoporia blainvillei) was found stranded on La Coronilla beach, Uruguay ....
Dec 18, 2024


EAAM Statement on the Death of Hvladimir, the Beluga Whale
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hvladimir, the beluga whale who touched the hearts of so many. As the European Association for...
Sep 5, 2024


Tenerife hosts the European Premier of Escape from Extinction Rewilding ft. Meryl Streep as narrator
A documentary that highlights Rewilding as a Much-Needed Solution for Protecting Threatened and Endangered Species. Produced by American...
Jul 22, 2024


Best Training Presentation Award 2024 Goes to Boudewijn Seapark
Thomas Schrijvers, former senior animal care specialist and his team at Boudewijn Seapark, received the Best Training Training Award 2024 for introducing the 'end of session' / EOS-signal to the sea lions at the park. Schrijvers' innovative approach has not only improved the well-being of the animals but also addressed common criticisms about keeping marine mammals in human care.
Jul 4, 2024


Two beluga whales rescued from Ukrainian aquarium evacuated to Spain
Oceanogràfic de Valencia, Georgia Aquarium and SeaWorld collaborate with Ukraine’s NEMO Dolphinarium on heroic evacuation from Kharkiv....
Jun 18, 2024


2024 - Loro Parque
The 52nd Annual Symposium, held in 2024, took place at Loro Parque, Tenerife, from March 12th to 15th. Highlights from these proceedings...
Mar 31, 2024


The Debate concerning the Protection of Cetaceans: Collaboration for a Common Cause?
There is an active debate in society about keeping cetaceans in zoos. A vocal minority backed by some politicians opposes cetaceans in...
Jan 1, 2024


2023 - Oceanografic
The 51st Annual Symposium, held in 2023, took place at Oceanogràfic, Valencia, from March 7th to 11th. Highlights from these proceedings...
Mar 31, 2023


Respiratory Changes in Stranded Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
In a new study published in the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, scientists at Oceanogràfic, in conjunction with researchers and animals at Dolphin Quest and Dolphinaris, used spirometry to measure lung function in dolphins while resting in water and while beached to assess the effect of gravity on the respiratory capacity of these animals.
Mar 7, 2023


Freya the Walruse – Norway
A decision has been made by the Norwegian authorities to euthanize a walrus that had come into close quarters with humans over the past...
Aug 29, 2022


Mobilizing experts to help a beluga in trouble
An unprecedented rescue attempt was made in France by two EAAM Institutional Members – Marineland Côte d’Azur and Planete Sauvage – to...
Aug 19, 2022
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