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...
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Nov 2, 2020
Joint Letter to French Minister
The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM), the World Association of Zoos...
Oct 28, 2020
How do we train dolphins for voluntary participation in research studies?
Animals housed in professional care that voluntarily participate in scientific studies provide vital information to help in the conservation
Oct 8, 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...
Oct 5, 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...
May 31, 2020
Advisory Comment on Altrenogest contraception in dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
Altrenogest (Regumate®) - a synthetic progestin for horses and pigs, suppresses estrus. Off-label used in marine mammals for cycle control.
Jun 7, 2017
Statement about the new regulations on the care of Cetaceans in Zoological settings in France
The European Association for Aquatic Mammals would like to express its support to the French Zoological Institutions that properly house..
Mar 19, 2016
EAAM Statement on Breeding of Cetaceans
EAAM - 44 years promoting aquatic mammal conservation, research, education, and breeding. Regrets SeaWorld's orca breeding program end.
Feb 18, 2016
Statement on Sea Pens/Sanctuaries
EAAM supports sea pens in Europe for rescue and rehab of stranded marine mammals. Compliance with best practices ensures their welfare.
May 28, 2015
Join Our World Oceans Month and create a #DebrisFreeSea!
We need your help! The extreme threat of marine debris with its devastating effects on marine life has been recognized by governments and..
Apr 27, 2015
Andriana, the Monk Seal
The Monk Seal Andriana left this afternoon from MOm’s First Aid Station in Attica Zoo Park and arrived 5 hours later on the island of...
Mar 25, 2015
Marine Litter EAAM Event in the European Parliament
Arlete Sogorb represented the EAAM at an event organized by the EAAM Coalition with the European Parliament Intergroup on Climate Change...
Dec 12, 2013
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..
Jul 5, 2011
SOS Dolfijn – Rescue & Rehabilitation of Cetaceans in the Netherlands
Small cetaceans stranded alive on the Dutch coast have been rehabilitated at the Dolfinarium in Harderwijk since 1967...
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