The annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan ended February 28, 2025, with numbers showing a shift in business strategy: fewer dolphins killed for meat but more captured alive for sale to marine entertainment venues worldwide. According to data compiled by monitoring groups, the 2024/25 season saw about 286 dolphins killed and 94 captured alive – the lowest slaughter count since formal monitoring began, but with a notable increase in live captures compared to recent years. “The numbers tell a clear business story,” said observers from the Dolphin Project who monitored the hunts. “Hunters are prioritizing valuable live captures over meat … Continue reading Taiji Dolphin Hunt 2025: 94 Captured for Marine Parks Worth $128,000 Each as Kill Count Drops to 286