NEWS (Updated Aug 21, 2025)

Rita the dolphin has died — Ocean Park confirmed the death of 24-year-old Rita on May 26, 2025. We’re calling for an independent welfare audit and a clear, time-bound plan to retire all dolphins from shows to sanctuaries. South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s dolphins under pressure — OPCFHK handled 41 strandings in 2024, with over one-third linked to human activities. Protecting wild dolphins starts with ocean measures, not ticketed shows. opcf.org.hkHong Kong Free Press HKFP

Encounters continue at Ocean Park — The park still sells close-contact programs like “Meet the Dolphin.” We urge immediate suspension of public interactions and a shift to non-exploitive education. oceanpark.com.hk

Regional context — China now holds the world’s largest captive orca population. Hong Kong can lead by example and phase out cetacean captivity. Animal Welfare Institute