Another incident at Dolphin Academy

Just what is happening to the dolphins at Dolphin Academy? Marine Connection has just received reports of yet another accident which occurred last week, this time involving seven year old Tela, one of the youngest dolphins at the facility.

According to Aruba based marine mammal conservation organisation AMMF (Aruba Marine Mammal Foundation), an employee was struck several times by the animal’s tail which resulted in him being sent to hospital but he was later released. It would appear that the animals at this facility are showing signs of stress, therefore the Marine Connection is concerned for the future welfare of both the dolphins and visitors to the facility.

Take action

Once again please contact Curacao and Netherlands Antilles officials, expressing your concerns over the management abilities of Dolphin Academy, urging them to investigate the ongoing situation at the facility as a matter of extreme urgency.

• Ms Lizanne M Richards-Dindial
  Lieutenant Governor of Curacao
  email
• Mrs. Emily de Jongh–Elhage
  Prime Minister of Curacao
  email
• Mr. Frits Goedgedrag
  The Governor of the Netherlands Antilles
  email

Please help further by forwarding any response you receive from the authorities to the charity for our campaign records. Thank you.

Back to main page for background details on other incidents at this facility and video clip.