Statements

A science based warming ignored, with serious risks for the animals. The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) expresses deep concern following the announcement by French Minister Mathieu Lefevre regarding the fate of the two killer whales, Wikie and Keijo, housed at Marineland. This decision follows more than ten years of intense discussions, consultations, and legal proceedings, during which the zoological institutions consistently met regulatory and scientific st

The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) wishes to raise awareness about the risks created by the current public debate around...

The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM), composed of dozens of experts and scientists specialized in cetacean behavior, care,...

“Where it took decades of knowledge, care, and science to protect and care, it takes only a slogan to destroy.” - European Association...

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hvladimir, the beluga whale who touched the hearts of so many. As the European Association for...

EAAM's President addresses concerns over a proposed bill in the National Assembly affecting zoological parks.

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.

The European Association of Aquatic Mammals supports the development of sea pens in Europe for the purpose of rescue and rehabilitation...

The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM) condemns the inhumane killing and/or associated taking of dolphins in drive fisheries...