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We work to make oceans safe for marine mammals worldwide. We strive to eliminate dolphin mortality caused by the international tuna fishing industry, to end the use of driftnets, and to stop tuna purse-seine fishers from encircling dolphins in their nets. In addition, we aim to stop the resumption of commercial whaling worldwide, to promote sustainable fishing, and to protect the habitat of whales, dolphins, and other marine species.


Our campaign for "dolphin safe" tuna has prevented the drowning in tuna nets of hundreds of thousands of dolphins. Dolphin deaths have decreased 97% in the past decade.	Let your elected representatives and business leaders know how you feel. Select one of our letters or let them inspire you to write your own! Want to know what's going on? Sign up for our bi-annual newletter and high-priority action alerts. Be part of the solution and join our team! References, research, history and more! Want more? Here are some good places to start. 300 Broadway, suite 28 San Francisco, CA 94133 415/788-3666 or fax 415/788-7324 marinemammal@earthisland.org
We are seeking to prevent the construction of a massive industrial salt plant on the shores of San Ignacio Lagoon, in Baja, Mexico, home to birthing gray whales and a part of the largest wildlife refuge in Latin America.
Seals and sea lions along the West Coast of North America are being scapegoated for declines in fish runs. We are seeking solutions that prevent the shooting of these animals while protecting sensitive salmon and steelhead populations through nonlethal methods. We are also seeking fuller protection for the endangered Steller sea lion.
Returning Keiko to his ocean home. Earth Island is proud to have initiated the successful rehabilitation of the orca Keiko, star of the movie "Free Willy." Learn about Keiko's return to his home waters of Iceland and about future plans for his eventual release back into the wild.