Pod Of Pilot Whales Trapped in Taiji's Cove Awaiting Slaughter

Taiji, Japan, 9/4-5/17: After three days of being held against their will in the shallow waters of the cove, with no access to food or water, and suffering from multiple injuries, the pilot whales’ torment was palpable. Their breathing, normally coordinated and steady, was uneven and rapid. Several of the dolphins were floating on their backs; lifeless, near death or having already perished from the stress and trauma of the hunt. Read more: bit.ly/2YT6IuS Take Action for Japan's dolphins! Go to: dolphin.fyi/HelpJapanDolphins Video by Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project. Support our mission to protect dolphins from exploitation and slaughter by visiting our website DolphinProject.com. You can also follow our updates on: Instagram: instagram.com/dolphin_project Twitter: twitter.com/dolphin_project and Facebook: facebook.com/RicOBarrysDolphinProject/