we got the official word that the dolphinarium plans are officially scrapped and aruba will not be moving forward with this industry. i am honestly so stoked that we stood our ground to keep these animals wild. thanks to everyone who signed because this win belongs to all of us.
September 18, 2010
Final supporters
Council of Ministers
President of Parliament Rendolf A. Lee
Members of Parliament
Governor of Aruba dhr. F.J. Refunjol
We, the undersigned, take a stand and join the group of humanity that respects nature and the dolphin, and are of the opinion that Aruba as a country should reflect this identity.
We profoundly protest against the plans for Aruba to take part in the cruel and misleading educative captive dolphin industry.
The existence of dolphinaria causes harm and death to dolphins in the wild and those captive, during capture, transportation, and captivity (including the captive born). It teaches humans that abuse of animals is acceptable for the sake of making a profit.
Aruba should be progressive, safeguard her own marine environment and wild dolphins, teach tourists why nature conservation is important, and create authentic creative lucrative business ventures for tourism instead of causing harm to our environment and integrity by copying the bad practices of other countries.
We hereby petition you:
- NOT to give permits for the establishment of dolphinaria in Aruba
- PASS required legislation to prohibit commercial captive display of dolphins and other marine mammals and so join other countries who already have done this.
- PASS legislation to declare Aruba’s waters a “ Marine Mammal Sanctuary”.
"The world should not enter the 21st century clinging to archaic 20th century practices. We should shed the mantle of the exploitative and greedy sideshow barker and recognize that teaching whales and dolphins to perform tricks does not showcase their abilities—it exploits them. These circus acts are not educational—they are entertainment. And out-dated entertainment at that. Dolphins do not belong in captivity in the new century. They belong where they have lived for millennia, in the ocean, where their continued presence will motivate us to protect them." The Humane Society of the United States
Your immediate action is needed. Sincerely,
The Undersigned
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Reached 500 supporters
July 1, 2010
May 18, 2010
im still reading through all the stories people are sharing about their love for our ocean and it honestly keeps me going. the people pushing for this dolphinarium still havent said a word but the pressure is definitely building behind the scenes.
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2010
May 9, 2010
we are almost at one hundred signatures so keep it going. post the link to your story and tag a few friends so we can hit that goal by tonight.
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dolphins belong in the ocean not in tanks for people to gawk at. dont let this happen in aruba please.
aruba is better than this. we go there for the beautiful reef and nature not for animal prisons.
total greed is the only reason to build this. stop the cages.
DONT DO IT. ITS CRUEL. KEEP THE OCEAN WILD.
so sad that anyone thinks this is still a good idea. these animals suffer so much in captivity. leave them alone.
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we got the official word that the dolphinarium plans are officially scrapped and aruba will not be moving forward with this industry. i am honestly so stoked that we stood our ground to keep these animals wild. thanks to everyone who signed because this win belongs to all of us.
September 18, 2010
Final supporters
Council of Ministers
President of Parliament Rendolf A. Lee
Members of Parliament
Governor of Aruba dhr. F.J. Refunjol
We, the undersigned, take a stand and join the group of humanity that respects nature and the dolphin, and are of the opinion that Aruba as a country should reflect this identity.
We profoundly protest against the plans for Aruba to take part in the cruel and misleading educative captive dolphin industry.
The existence of dolphinaria causes harm and death to dolphins in the wild and those captive, during capture, transportation, and captivity (including the captive born). It teaches humans that abuse of animals is acceptable for the sake of making a profit.
Aruba should be progressive, safeguard her own marine environment and wild dolphins, teach tourists why nature conservation is important, and create authentic creative lucrative business ventures for tourism instead of causing harm to our environment and integrity by copying the bad practices of other countries.
We hereby petition you:
- NOT to give permits for the establishment of dolphinaria in Aruba
- PASS required legislation to prohibit commercial captive display of dolphins and other marine mammals and so join other countries who already have done this.
- PASS legislation to declare Aruba’s waters a “ Marine Mammal Sanctuary”.
"The world should not enter the 21st century clinging to archaic 20th century practices. We should shed the mantle of the exploitative and greedy sideshow barker and recognize that teaching whales and dolphins to perform tricks does not showcase their abilities—it exploits them. These circus acts are not educational—they are entertainment. And out-dated entertainment at that. Dolphins do not belong in captivity in the new century. They belong where they have lived for millennia, in the ocean, where their continued presence will motivate us to protect them." The Humane Society of the United States
Your immediate action is needed. Sincerely,
The Undersigned
**Note: You do not have to leave a donation after you sign the petition - just close the page
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 1, 2010
May 18, 2010
im still reading through all the stories people are sharing about their love for our ocean and it honestly keeps me going. the people pushing for this dolphinarium still havent said a word but the pressure is definitely building behind the scenes.
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2010
May 9, 2010
we are almost at one hundred signatures so keep it going. post the link to your story and tag a few friends so we can hit that goal by tonight.
6 Comments
Make a park where the dolphins can come play and have their pictures taken with the stupid humans.
dolphins belong in the ocean not in tanks for people to gawk at. dont let this happen in aruba please.
aruba is better than this. we go there for the beautiful reef and nature not for animal prisons.
total greed is the only reason to build this. stop the cages.
DONT DO IT. ITS CRUEL. KEEP THE OCEAN WILD.
so sad that anyone thinks this is still a good idea. these animals suffer so much in captivity. leave them alone.
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Make a park where the dolphins can come play and have their pictures taken with the stupid humans.