National May 28, 2015
Several aquariums have expressed dissatisfaction with the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums' decision to ban them from acquiring dolphins caught in drive hunts off Taiji, the group's chairman says.
National May 28, 2015
The Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums started its two-day annual general meeting on Thursday, where its member bodies were expected to hear more about the association's recent decision to ban the acquisition of dolphins from a controversial drive hunt. The heads of about 120 ...
National May 25, 2015
Five of 34 aquariums that rear dolphins say they may leave the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in light of its decision last week to prohibit them from acquiring animals caught during annual slaughters at Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture.
National | ANALYSIS May 21, 2015
Japan aquariums divided on move to ban Taiji dolphins
by Masaaki Kameda and Tomohiro Osaki
Some members of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums have applauded the decision. Others suggested they're considering whether to leave the group in order to procure wild dolphin.
National May 20, 2015
Japan aquariums vote to stop using dolphins from Taiji
by Tomoko Otake
The Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums announced Wednesday that it will ban its members from buying dolphins caught off the town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, amid protests from activists and pressure from a global industry body to stop the practice. JAZA reached the decision ...