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Italy to open Europe's first marine sanctuary for dolphins
- The Mediterranean's first sanctuary for dolphins that have lived in captivity will open off Italy next year.
- The San Paolo Dolphin Refuge got permission from the Italian government in 2023 to use a seven-hectare area in the Gulf of Taranto as a sanctuary.
- The sanctuary's construction has been largely paid for by Jonian Dolphin Conservation with support from private donors and European public funds.
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The Bright Side: Mediterranean’s first dolphin sanctuary for captive animals to open in Italy
Italy is set to open the Mediterranean’s first sanctuary for dolphins that have lived in captivity, offering a natural but supervised home for the animals as marine parks across Europe close. Located off Taranto, the San Paolo Dolphin Refuge is expected to receive its first dolphins by mid-2026 and will prioritise welfare over numbers, providing medical care, monitoring, and protected enclosures.
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