Ölüdeniz to get its first dolphinarium

[GordonA]

Human nature being what it is, plus the fact that we are naturally curious, {NOSEY},it doesn't take a lot of imagination to picture some people, albeit well-meaning tourists/residents, visiting this abberation & taking photos to show others the conditions etc.

DON'T GO THERE!!
Sorry for shouting, Keith.
Gordy, Dolphin Lover,  {in an appropriate way, of course}:D

Apologies if this reads somewhat like [!]: :)a repeat of my previous post, but my blood is up!!

[nichola]

why shouldn't we go there to take photos to show people what the conditions are like?

Not sure I understand the rationale as a picture is worth a 1000 words and seeing how disgracefully small this pool has surely motivated more people to send an email, make a phone call, talk to the Mayor etc.

Also at least one forum member asked to see photos...!

[davidzz]

quote:Originally posted by Judith

sorry If this is duplicated, but I cannot see my previous message here.
I have measure the pool today and it is even shorter than before as indicated by the announced dimensions. This is because there are two wooden walkways being made across both ends of the widths of the pool
Therefore the actual swim area for the dolphins now measure JUST 12 Metres by 17 Metres!!
On a back copy of Fethiye Times Ibrahim Dilek PA to the owner Mr Alesandr Kuznetsov, is quoted as saying they will conform to European standards
I have news for him.. European standards minimum is 275 square metres per ONE dolphin, the Hisaronu pool falls well short considering there will be TWO dolphins sharing far less

Judith,
I read your previous post and in case you are wondering, you posted in the following

http://{A Link to an old CBF topic was here - no longer available}34491&whichpage=10


David

[wallace]

I think Gordon meant going for a nose after it opens, which I certainly
hope it never does

[GordonA]

Thanks Wallace, that is precisely what I meant. By all means, at this moment in time, when it is not yet completed, take as many photos as possible to show just how dreadfully unsuitable this site is, but, I still feel that some will pay to see/photograph it in all it's 'splendour', when, if ever, it is allowed to become a reality, if just to satisfy their own, morbid curiousity.

 As I said, human nature can be a weird and wonderful blessing, and sometimes a curse, at the same time.
Fight on,
Gordy.

[Scunner]

Judith has put together a protest poster which you can now download from here:

http://www.calisvilla.co.uk/DOLPHIN.jpg

You can choose to print it off and display your opposition by placing it in your window or car. Download by right clicking on the image and selecting "save image as.."

[heather07]

Scroll down to Bottom: Karen Vyse, Managing Director of Holidays 4 U has responded to this article categorically that H4U will not be selling tickets or supporting the planned Dolphinarium in Hisaranou,


http://www.ttglive.com/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=3208370&CMPI_SHARED_articleId=3862364&CMPI_SHARED_CommentArticleId=3862364&CMPI_SHArom

[Scunner]

That's all very noble but they don't sell excursions anyway...

[nichola]

Sorry Gordon misunderstood your post - please forgive me...

By the way I spoke with Judith last night and as she hasn't posted this news here yet I will.

The WWF are coming here next week. They will visit the Kas site first and then come to Hisaronu.

This is very good news I think.

[kaptainkrunchie]

QUOTE from boss of TUI
"Demand for animal attractions such as dolphinaria and zoos is so high that operators can't afford to shun them - despite concerns over welfare, Tui boss Dermot Blastland has claimed"

Maybe if cockfighting, bear bating and gladiators fighting to the death were all profitible then Tui would sell tickets."

Some companies are so sh1tty - profit over ethics every time.

I know of at least one travel agent in Hisaronu that is refusing to sell tickets for this Hole of Shame so there will be a choice

Any travel agent who does sell , easy - BOYCOTT THEM and let them know why.