An entry from a travel journal I kept during a dive trip to Hawaii this past summer:
15/08/09
This is a screenshot from "The Cove" that shows how the dolphins are caught by the tails, dragged out of sight and stabbed to death. It is very emotional, but again, its the truth - and truth must out. If you feel this must be stopped, and easy way to add your voice for effective public pressure is to sign an online petition. Create an account and you could add your name and your needed support to many groups and causes.
Today, I swam with dolphins - spinners. Their joyful antics could make anyone smile, as they twist and torque in the air as if wound and unwound quickly. Hearing the clicking, squeaking speech beneath the surface makes one wonder what dolphins find to be interesting news. Light coloured calves swam close to their mothers' sides, their powerful tails propelling them effortlessly through the water - one giant muscle of an animal, flexing back and forth.
On that day I felt honored to even be considered a part of such a magnificent creature's world. I could feel their awareness as they swam around me, as well as a sense of caution. They were quite shy of people, and I assume this may be due to negative interactions from the past. They were so amazing, it was a shame that they seemed so wary. I stayed floating on top of the blue, waiting for them to get curious and explore my presence on their own terms.
It's no wonder they do have reservations about getting too close us - perhaps these dolphins heard through the grapevine about their cousins around the world being captured and slaughtered. The movie "The Cove," is a documentary about this very horror. It was tremendously sad, but also incredibly important. It is paramount that every individual educates themselves on world issues such as the inhumane killing of a creature that is argued to be the most intelligent in the world. The movie is not only educational, but visually incredible, and it is also intelligent entertainment (something not oft come across these days).
Go see it. Make choices from what you learn, and educate others to better the world you live in. See the website: http://www.savejapandolphins.org/index.php
This is a screenshot from "The Cove" that shows how the dolphins are caught by the tails, dragged out of sight and stabbed to death. It is very emotional, but again, its the truth - and truth must out. If you feel this must be stopped, and easy way to add your voice for effective public pressure is to sign an online petition. Create an account and you could add your name and your needed support to many groups and causes.
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