2023-11-15T19:20:32-08:00 2022-12-31 Terra A Van Zant CPA 101 Parkshore Dr Suite 100 Folsom CA 95630 990 2022-01-01 471665067 Ric OBarrys Dolphin Project RICO 3109232185 171 Pier Ave Santa Monica CA 90405 Richard O'Barry President 2023-11-15 true Richard OBarry 999009999 true Terra Van Zant CPA P01276449 9168448206 X 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 171 Pier Ave Santa Monica CA 904055311 647237 false X HTTP://DOLPHIN PROJECT.NET X 2014 CA For Education, Safety, Protection, Recovery, and Prevention From Cruelty for All Cetaceans Especially Dolphins 5 4 5 12 0 690681 585108 0 0 89928 37754 780609 622862 0 0 169549 238874 0 0 499709 452309 669258 691183 111351 -68321 423090 341439 19058 5728 404032 335711 X For Education, Safety, Protection, Recovery, and Prevention From Cruelty for All Cetaceans Especially Dolphins false false 604246 JapanDuring the annual six-month dolphin drive season in Taiji, wild dolphins are driven into the Cove. Some are live-captured for the global dolphin entertainment industry, while others are cruelly slaughtered and sold as meat.Dolphin Project is the only independent body since 2003 to act as an observer to monitor the hunts in Taiji. While we are not permitted to intervene, our role is to document the hunts, track captures and slaughters, and in real time, broadcast to the world the goings-on here. With each new viewer, we are shifting the tide in how the public thinks about captivity. We also continue to support Japanese-based activists, who have kept the pressure on authorities to end the hunts.On April 22, 2022, Ren Yabuki, Director of Life Investigation Agency, in conjunction with Dolphin Project filed a lawsuit against the Town of Taiji over the redaction of information from public documents related to the handling of cetaceans. The lawsuit sought access to all documentation connected to the drive hunts, including:sales contracts and invoices for live cetacean commercedocuments related to the overseas export of live cetaceanscomplete inventories of cetaceans in possession of the Taiji Whale Museumdocumentation related to the dismantling of dead cetaceans by the Taiji Whale Museum, andinspection reports for the animals in possession by the Taiji Whale Museum IndonesiaUmah Lumba Rehabilitation, Release and Retirement CenterDolphin Project, in conjunction with our local partners, the Central Jakarta Forestry Department and Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) built the Umah Lumba Rehabilitation, Release and Retirement Center in Banyuwedang Bay, West Bali the first ever permanent dolphin rehabilitation, release and retirement facility for formerly performing dolphins. -In 2022 we released 3 former performing dolphins back into the wild.Education CenterAt the Umah Lumba Education Center in Bali, our team continues to educate students on the importance of marine conservation. Core classes in English, math, science and geography, as well as in traditional Balinese dance are also taught. -In 2022, we had 44 regular students in our school, and 25 visiting students from outside the villageEnglish ClassesMath ClassesGeography ClassesEnvironmental EducationEco TourismScienceTraditional Dance Classes for girlsRecycling classMarine mammal stranding workshops for government agencies-Ethical dolphin watching-Billboard campaign-WorkshopsNo-Cost Veterinary Clinic 2022 151 dogs sterilized. Dolphin Project operates a no-cost veterinary clinic in Bali. We provide no-cost spay, neutering and emergency veterinary care for pets of local residents.Mangrove PlantingIn an effort to be carbon neutral, the Dolphin Project team in Indonesia started a tree nursery.-In 2022 we planted more than 10,000 trees along the coastline.Mural CampaignDolphin Project works with international artists to promote our anti-captivity message through large outdoor public murals.Animal RescueRescued 15 monkeys who were kept chained in cages, or escaped from previous owners who kept them as petsRescued and treated 1 javan deer (Rusa timorensis) who was attacked by wild dogsRescued and relocated 9 snakes who needed to be evacuated from peoples homesRescued and treated 3 endangered green sea turtles.Rescued and treated 5 Brazilian red-cheeked mud turtles, a species not native to Indonesia (Kinosternon scorpioodes cruentatum)Quick Response Cetacean Stranding Team Pilot Whales Bryd Whales Bottlenose Dolphins Spinner Dolphins Solomon IslandsDolphin Project is actively developing community programs that operates in conjunction with an agreement to end dolphin exploitation. By offering economic and social benefits that defray the need for dolphin-derived income, we aim to stop dolphin hunting and trafficking while improving access to social services. 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Dolphin defenders all over the world participate for a weekend of cleaning up beaches, parks, and waterways in their local communities.Empty The Tanks WorldwideEmpty The Tanks Worldwide events take place each year on the second Saturday of May, and gives a platform to activists around the world to stand together and peacefully advocate for an end to dolphin and whale captivity. Dolphin Project is engaged in numerous efforts targeted at specific captive facilities and travel companies that have ties to the captive dolphin trade. Past efforts, together with the tireless efforts of local activists, have led to the closures of more than 80 captive dolphin facilities.Dolphin Defender MonthEach September marks Dolphin Projects Dolphin Defender Month, where people from around the world are encouraged to take action against the dolphin slaughters and captures in Taiji. Dolphin Defender Month represents a great opportunity to continue educating others about the truth behind marine mammal captivity, and there are a number of ways to get involved, including protesting at local Embassies and marine parks.Dont Buy a Ticket to a Dolphin Show Our team travels worldwide to aid grassroots campaigns to end the captivity of dolphin for entertainment.Through social media,tv/film and boots-on-the-ground activism, DolphinProject has led the charge to bring the plight of dolphins into pop culture.Dolphin Sanctuary ProjectUsing the Umah Lumba Rehabilitation, Release and Retirement Center, and our Protocol for the Rehabilitation and Release of Captive Dolphins, Dolphin Project is actively looking to build and maintain dolphin sanctuaries in North America, EU Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b It will be provided to the board members for review Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The board of directors reviews annually if any conflicts exist. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Review the other comparable officers, did budget and set salary Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Review the other comparable positions, did budget and set salary Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 These documents are available Upon Request