The Rise of Whale and Dolphin Captivity in China

Years after the documentary Blackfish made the capture and display of marine mammals taboo in the West, China is just beginning to dive into the act.

by Matthew Bossons, 14 April 2017

Dolphin Butchered and Beheaded in Guangdong

Predictably, netizens were less than impressed.

by Matthew Bossons, 31 March 2017

WATCH: Tourist Hauls Stranded Dolphin off Beach in South China

Authorities are working to identify and locate a man filmed hauling a dying dolphin off a Guangdong beach over the Labor Day holiday.

by Matthew Bossons, 04 May 2018

Chinese White Dolphins Disappearing from Hong Kong Waters

There were only 47 sightings of the species between April 2016 and March 2017 off Hong Kong's Lantau Island.

by Matthew Bossons, 06 July 2017

Man Who Stole Dolphin from South China Beach Identified by Authorities

The man – who has not been publicly named – will face punishment for his actions.

by Matthew Bossons, 10 May 2018

3 Men Charged in Barbaric Dolphin Butchering in South China

Three men in Zhuhai are facing criminal charges for the butchering of an endangered Chinese white dolphin last month.

by Matthew Bossons, 26 April 2017

Rare dolphin dies on Shenzhen beach

Officials are speculating that a kilometer-long line of oyster rafts may be behind the death.

by Matthew Bossons, 25 September 2015

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