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October, 2002

Victims of Japanese drive fishery continue to languish in the Philipines

Update: Earlier this year, WSPA brought the plight of four false killer whales, victims of the brutal drive fishery in Japan, to our member's attention.

Months later, despite international protests, the Ocean's Adventure Park, the facility currently holding these dolphins captive, has been granted permits for the acquisition of two bottlenose dolphins to add to their collection. The legality of this marine park is still in doubt and the future of these dolphins is in jeopardy.