Reports and Investigations
Our latest investigations and findings
Waves of Profit: How the tourism industry profits from the Taiji dolphin killings
We are proud to co-release a new report ‘Waves of Profit: How the tourism industry profits from the Taiji dolphin killings’ with World Animal Protection. This report reveals which travel companies have links to the Taiji dolphin hunts.
What’s the snapshot?
- Trip.com, Klook, Traveloka, Get your Guide, TUI and Groupon are selling tickets to dolphin entertainment venues linked with the Taiji dolphin hunts.
- We found 107 dolphin entertainment venues across 17 countries with links to Taiji.
- The dolphin entertainment industry is the key economic driver of the Taiji dolphin hunts.
- Latest consumer polling shows 79% of participants would rather see dolphins in the wild than in a captive environment.
- Travel companies such as Airbnb have introduced animal welfare policies, leading the move away from cruel wildlife interactions.
New South Wales: Effective Shark Management For Your Community
We are proud to co-release a report ‘New South Wales: Effective Shark Management For Your Community’ with Sea Shepherd Australia. This report is an easy-to-digest overview of shark management measures already being used in New South Wales, and explains the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of each one.
What’s the snapshot?
In essence, an effective shark management program weaves together multiple measures in a dynamic, adaptable approach. These are captured in the infographic below. Importantly, shark nets do not form part of an effective shark management strategy.
