As Dolphin Activists, you are fighting for the lives of dolphins. Explore the various causes and reasons for the dolphin die offs. Explain why you think we should save the dolphins and what legal advances should be made towards fishermen and their "catch" techniques. Make people aware of the various things that have a negative effect on ocean life. Offer some suggestions on what can be done to "save the dolphins"?

Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Dolphin Activists.

Questions:

• What are the 3 main causes of dolphins' deaths?
• How are dolphins being affected or harmed by tuna fishing, other than being killed?
• What are some creative projects you can take part in or emphasize to create a 'dolphin-friendly' environment?
• What fishing methods do you feel need to be banned? Why?
• What are the benefits of using dolphin-safe fishing techniques?
• What are the common misconceptions about dolphin-safe techniques?

Resources:

• Congressional Testimony on Dolphin-Safe Tuna
• Dolphin-Safe Concerns All Fishermen
• Dolphins in Crisis
• Endangered Marine Mammals
• Flipper Seal of Approval
• International Marine Mammal Project - Click on the Saving Dolphins link to read about saving dolphins from tuna nets.

Please Note: Earth Island Institute does not endorse or support the comments of Theresa Platt, Arnold Fernandes, High North Alliance, or the National Animal Interest Alliance.