15 March 2026
The Future of Captive Dolphins: From Dolphinariums to Seaside Sanctuaries
In this essay, I argue that dolphinariums and zoos bear a heavy responsibility for the future of captive dolphins. Not only are they accountable for a history of suffering caused by capturing dolphins and keeping them in small concrete chlorinated tanks, but also for their lack of support to realistic, spacious, seaside sanctuaries. Even though the atmosphere is one of polemics and disinformation, dialogue between all parties involved is the only way forward. This is an expanded version of an essay that I submitted to Belgian media and NGOs.