Option #4: Donate

For those of us who can't get too involved, there are a multitude of organizations that are working everyday to put an end to this inhumane practice.  These non-profits pool together individuals and resources to intervene in Taiji and raise awareness for the cause worldwide.

These non-profit organizations, while highly passionate, face the same limitations as any other company... they require money to operate.  While it may not seem like much, any donation that one can afford to give will ultimately go to further the cause.  If we are to put a stop to this atrocity, we're going to need all the resources we can get. 

The following is a list of non-profit organizations that are working to end the massacres:

(Simply click on any of the logos to be directed to the organization's respective donations page)

 

 

Spreading Awareness

This video is due to premiere in January of 2009.

I'm excited to see the public reaction.

The following is a write-up taken from the organization's website:

The Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS) presents its first documentary film, The Rising, an examination of our oceans and our hearts. An annual dolphin massacre in a secret cove in Taiji, Japan suggests a microcosm of a larger picture, man’s disregard for life. The theme broadens – coal-burning facilities multiply across the planet, leading to high mercury levels in seafood, man’s primary source of protein.

Louie Psihoyos, recognized as one of the world’s most prominent still photographers, debuts his filmmaking talents in this feature-length documentary film about the oceans. Through photography, he has established himself as one of the most prolific and profound visionaries and social observers. He has circled the globe dozens of times for National Geographic Magazine on photographic missions for 18 years. His imagination, wit, and iconic imagery guide viewers through complex issues.

Throughout history, we have stories of dolphins saving humans. In Ancient Greece, it was a crime punishable by death to harm them. With this film OPS hopes to save dolphins, and ultimately…ourselves.