Ölüdeniz to get its first dolphinarium

[Harmless]

Sorry cheers, I posted my reply before reading yours.
Cheers, not someone started the discussion on facebook.

[cheers]

Sorry Harmless should have read post properly.  I started the discussion on the mayors discussion board.  Sorry again!!

[umpy]

I am still trying to post something on the discussion on Facebook, being a puter dummy cant seem to do it, anyway, I back all the protests about the Dolphin 'pond' having driven past the site today, I am disgusted...  

In 2006, I took my then 14 year old son to swim with the Dolphins in Kas.  As we live here and I work all summer, it was supposed to be his summer treat. We both came away saddened by the conditions they were kept in there, the Dolphins were in a cramped area and this was a lot bigger than anything they can put in Hisaronu, and at least it was in the SEA!!  I seriously hope something can be done about this and if anyone needs a signature on a petition or a marcher, please contact me...

[umpy]

Finally worked it out on Facebook... lets hope he reads it  

[Linda]

For those on Facebook - a protest group has been started which you can join:

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=358308272654&ref=nf

[miaspyro]

this has to be stopped, but i do wonder how, i cannot imagine protests by expats will carry any wieght,  Financial gain is the only reason for this kind of venture, as these dolphins are already in captivity it would be hard to let them go free, as they maybe cant fend for themselves.  This protest must be made international to have any impact, then maybe advice can be given on the best way to help these poor creatures, before they are moved to their new so called home.  Does anyone know of any influencial turkish officials who can help. or an organisation willing to assist. I think google might be busy in my house tonight.
maria

[orca]

If anyone has the telephone number of Meryem Tekin,she is a marine biologist here in Fethiye,maybe she could suggest something.We have to get this awful thing stopped.We have to be the voices for these beautiful but abused creatures.

[skipking]

I have emailed the wspa uk and usa  [world society for the protection of animals] www.wspa.org.uk
 and forwarded the news item and again am awaiting their reply.
Have had no respons as yet from the daily Mirror, not sure what else to do to be honest.
Have also asked my sons to spread the word on face book as am  a novice with it.

[skipking]

have copied the link to the wspa website http://www.wspa-usa.org/pages/309_cruelty_free_dolphin_activities.cfm
they activly encourage people to get in touch if they come accross any issues. As i mentioned i have already emailed them but the more who do the better.  

[milliemars]

Have been talking Ronight with some hotel owner in Hisaronu and there is a group already in contact with WWF concerning this hopefully should start something positive to stop This stupidity