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Letter to French Deputies
EAAM's President addresses concerns over a proposed bill in the National Assembly affecting zoological parks.
Jan 25, 2021


EAAM email to French deputies distributing 2021 Scientist Statement
Originally issued in 2016, the re-issued statement gains double support amidst concerns over cetacean restrictions in France. The European Association for Aquatic Mammals safeguards the significance of dolphins in zoos, opposing measures that endanger essential research and conservation in French zoological settings.
Jan 17, 2021


Preserving conservation efforts in zoos is paramount, regardless of political motives
The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) expresses its serious concern and disagreement with elements of law proposal 3661,...
Jan 15, 2021


Joint Letter to French Minister
Dear Madame Minister,
Nov 1, 2020


EAAM Statement – French Government decision
The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) warns against the decision announced by the French government to ban the import and...
Sep 30, 2020
IUCN Recommends Coordinated Action for Dolphins and Porpoises at Risk of Extinction
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has published a new report calling for a more integrated approach to the...
Sep 30, 2020


Advisory Comment on Altrenogest contraception in dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
Altrenogest (Regumate ®) is a synthetic progestin approved for use in horses and pigs for the purpose of suppressing estrus. Administered orally as an oil solution, the labeled dose of altrenogest is 0.044 mg/kg.
May 31, 2020


Can dolphins decide to reduce their heart rate?
Have you noticed that your heart rate goes down when you hold your breath? This reduction happens in all mammals when they hold their...
Jan 28, 2020


Statement on Sea Pens/Sanctuaries
The European Association of Aquatic Mammals supports the development of sea pens in Europe for the purpose of rescue and rehabilitation...
Feb 1, 2016


Statement and Policy on Drive Fisheries
The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) condemns the inhumane killing and/or associated taking of dolphins in drive fisheries...
Dec 1, 2013
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