Dolphin Project is an organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of dolphins worldwide. Founded in 1970 by former dolphin trainer turned freedom advocate Ric O'Barry, the organization is dedicated to ending dolphin captivity and promoting their welfare in their natural habitat .
The organization carries out various actions, including awareness campaigns on the living conditions of captive dolphins, educational programs to inform the public about the issues related to their conservation, and actions on the ground to protect wild dolphin populations threatened by intensive fishing and the degradation of their environment.
Through its ongoing efforts, Dolphin Project has contributed to global awareness of the ethical issues surrounding dolphin captivity and continues to work to ensure their protection and freedom.