Last Captive Tucuxi dies

Delphinarium Münster, Germany 30/12/2009

The last remaining captive Tucuxi Dolphin (Sotalia fluviatilis) has died at Delphinarium Münster. The over 40-year old animal called Paco was loved by many and was truely unique.

Ras died at Dolphin research center

DRC, Florida 27/12/2009

We are heartbroken to share that Ras, our beloved 3 year old, passed away on Sunday, December 27th in the arms of those who loved and cared for her. The DRC family did everything in our power to help but were not successful. Razzle Dazzle was a bright star who flew through our lives too fast. Please join us in not mo...urning her passing but in celebrating the energetic, vibrant dolphin that brought so much happiness.

Loro Parque Trainer dies after hit by Orca

Loro Parque Tenerife 24/12/2009

Loro Parque is still investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the trainer Alexis Martinez Hernandez, 29, last Thursday, when he trained in one of the pools. The incident was described as a 'hit' or 'collison' with a whale. The cause of death drowning. The whale that was involved is believed to be either Tekoa or Keto.

Beluga Nico Died

Seaworld San Antonio 31/10/2009

Georgia Aquarium officials say a beluga whale has died unexpectedly while on a temporary stay at Sea World in San Antonio.

Greg Bossart with the aquarium said Monday that Nico, a 25-year-old beluga, died Saturday morning. He was scheduled to return to Atlanta in mid-December after renovations on the beluga habitat at the Georgia Aquarium are complete. Bossart said an initial necropsy was inconclusive on what caused the death.

He said veterinarians are running more tests to determine why Nico died.

The whale came to Atlanta in 2005 from a Mexico City facility. Bossart said the whale had intestinal and other medical problems dating back to his time in Mexico but seemed in good health recently.

The aquarium has two other belugas staying at Sea World until work is complete on their home in Atlanta.

Porpoise Jerry Released

Harderwijk, Holland 30/10/2009

After spending approximately half a year in the shelter of SOS Dolfijn, porpoise Jerry was returned to the North Sea. The Release went very well, and Jerry was very calm during transport.

Amazon River Dolphin Birth in South America

Auqario di Valencia 23/10/2009

Penelope a boto living at the Acuario de Valencia in South America has given birth. The father of the calf is not known.

With skill and grace moves next to his mother Penelope, the dolphin who was born Friday at the aquarium in Valencia. Veterinarians responsible for monitoring it, say it is "wide awake", so chances are good that will survive the difficult period of adjustment in captivity. Meanwhile, aquatic shows are suspended.

The first 30 days are the most risky, because in that period learns to identify her mother and the mammary gland through which consume colostrum globulins it necessary to give their immune systems produce antibodies that protect it from disease as pneumonia and infections. There is an index of 40% risk of mortality in neonates in this phase.

For now, the mother and her young remain in an isolation area of the other dolphins, and to provide the best conditions during these sensitive times, the authorities decided to suspend the Aquarium's aquatic shows until further notice. Meanwhile, the public will continue to enjoy the aquarium, the snake and the zoo.

Pregnant Dolphin 'Patra' missing

10/01/2009

"Patra", in her 4th month of pregnancy, disappeared on Oct 01 2009. at Utrishskiy Dolphinarium.

Ever since the struggle for ownership dolphins have died/disappeared. In June, the dolphin Baikal died, Egor suffers in a shallow basin and Kolya dies with less than six months.

Prince Alexander dies

09/27/2009

a Beluga whale named 'Prince Alexander' died at Shenzhen Seaworld Meisha Polar Ocean World. Prince came to the park in 2008 and was weak from the start. Vets did everything to save the whale but despite their care he passed away September 27.

Monthly Dolphin Announcements

Aug/Sep 2009 - The Navy Dolphins (Bo, Buster, Bugs, and Naia) were transported from Sea Life Park Oahu back to the Navy facility in California.

Aug/Sep 2009 - Waiohakaupo, a calf born at Sea Life Park, passed away.

Sep 2009 - Sep 1st Beluga Calf 'Anna' Dies at AQUAS/Shimane Aquarium

Sep 2009 - Two dolphin deaths occurred at the Dubai Dolphinarium. Marfa (who was at full term pregnancy) died and also Bubbles.

Sep 2009 - Gulf World loses a calf from first time mother: Indie.

Sep 2009 - A male dolphin calf, named "Secret", dies at Connyland.

Sep 2009 - Noah, a male rough-toothed dolphin, dies at Gulf World Marine Park.

Sep 2009 - Sue, an adult female dolphin, dies at Enoshima Aquarium.

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