Save Japan Dolphins

Working to save dolphins and whales in Japan & around the world. #SaveJapanDolphins #CoveReport @MarineMammalOrg

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Happy World Whale Day! Did you know whales play a HUGE role in fighting climate change? Their poop fertilizes tiny ocean plants called phytoplankton, which absorb carbon and produce oxygen. More whales = a healthier planet!

#WorldWhaleDay #DYK

📸: Mark J. Palmer

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Give whales some love this Valentine’s Day!

Whales and dolphins deserve to live wild and free—not tangled in fishing nets or trapped in tanks. Show your love today by supporting IMMP’s work to protect them: https://t.co/tRbgBuun2x

#LoveWhales #ValentinesDay

📸: Mark J. Palmer

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Whale songs are more like human speech than we thought!

New research shows humpback whale songs follow patterns similar to human language, making them easier to learn. Yet another sign of their incredible intelligence!

Read more: https://t.co/rZRsEA95UK

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Have you finished The Good Whale? The NYT’s six-episode podcast tells the incredible story of Keiko’s journey—and why it still matters today.

Keiko’s story helped change the world. Will you be part of the next chapter? Listen here: https://t.co/KFE0BaYxEg

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Over 7M dolphins were slaughtered by the tuna industry. 🐬💔 IMMP exposed this in 1988, leading to the Dolphin Safe tuna label. Deaths dropped 90%, but fleets in Mexico, Venezuela & Colombia still kill. IMMP’s Dolphin Safe program is holding them accountable!

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This is the heartbreaking reality of captivity. Dolphins belong in the wild, not confined to concrete tanks for profit. 💔 It's time to end marine mammal captivity for good.

#EmptyTheTanks

📸: Mark J. Palmer

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ICYMI: We've had a powerful year protecting marine life! From keeping plastic out of our oceans to safeguarding dolphins and whales from harm, check out IMMP's 2024 accomplishments and how your support made a difference!

https://t.co/cFcVanxwO7

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As we dive into 2025, it's the perfect time to take action for our oceans! Marine mammals face relentless threats and they need your voice more than ever. Take action this year to protect dolphins, whales, and marine ecosystems: https://t.co/tRbgBuun2x

📸: Betty Sederquist

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PEOPLE spotlighted IMMP's work to help Wikie & Keijo, the last captive orcas in France. IMMP Director Dave Phillips—who helped return Free Willy's Keiko to the wild—shared, “A chorus of outspoken voices can lead to change because it happened with Keiko.”

https://t.co/n2YqIl2tkx

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#BreakingNews: President Biden has taken historic action to protect U.S. oceans and coasts from offshore oil and gas drilling! This decision will safeguard marine mammals from deadly oil spills and harmful noise pollution.

https://t.co/E0Mpi7vQUL

#ProtectOurCoast

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There’s still time to make a difference for dolphins and whales & receive a 2024 tax deduction!

Don’t miss this opportunity—give before midnight on December 31st to make your gift count for 2024!

➡️ Donate here: https://t.co/tRbgBuuUS5

📸: Mark J. Palmer

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Warmest Holiday Wishes from the IMMP Team!

As we celebrate this special season, we reflect with deep gratitude on the impact we've made together for marine life. We look forward to continuing this important work with you in 2025 and beyond!

📸: Mark J. Palmer

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DYK? Over 100,000 marine mammals die each year from plastic pollution. From plastic bags mistaken for jellyfish to discarded fishing gear trapping animals, our ocean is under threat.

What will YOU do to tackle plastic pollution? Comment your ideas below!

📸: Willyam Bradberry

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Iceland recently authorized new permits for five years allowing the killing of 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales each year. While this decision is a devastating setback, IMMP will work to a complete and immediate end to commercial whaling.

https://t.co/BHakpScsp5

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The holidays can feel like a whirlwind, but the ocean reminds us to slow down and breathe. It’s not only calming but also provides the oxygen we need to keep going. 💙

Pause. Watch. Recharge. And let’s protect the oceans that sustain us all.

🎥: Delaney Trowbridge

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Today’s World Wildlife Conservation Day!

Whales and dolphins aren’t just icons of the ocean—they’re vital to our planet’s health. They face growing threats, but together we can turn the tide. 💙 Act now: https://t.co/tRbgBuuUS5

#WorldWildlifeConservationDay

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November is Manatee Awareness Month! DYK manatees can eat up to 150 pounds of seagrass daily? Sadly, climate change and pollution are threatening their habitats. Join us in protecting manatees by advocating for clean waterways and preserving vital ecosystems.

📸: Mark J. Palmer

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Our oceans are home to an array of life—from massive blue whales to microscopic plankton. But plastic waste, pollution, and overfishing are endangering this delicate ecosystem. Join us in preserving the ocean’s beauty and biodiversity.: https://t.co/TKcAogNofr

📸: Mehmet Kaya

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We all have a connection to the ocean! Whether it’s a memorable beach trip, a favorite marine species, or an inspiring ocean conservation story. What ocean experience has left a lasting impression on you? We’d love to hear your stories in the comments!

📸: Shane Gross

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The oldest of these dolphins was only 15, bottlenose dolphins in the wild can live 40-60 years. It’s time we rethink keeping marine life confined and work toward a world where dolphins are in their natural habitat. 🐬💙

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Another tragic reminder that dolphins don’t belong in captivity. Recently, three young dolphins died at a Florida theme park, possibly due to nearby construction dust and inadequate shelter (necropsy results pending). #EmptyTheTanks

https://t.co/M1G00B9BkH