We started this campaign to free the Russian whales, who have not committed any crime, but have been imprisoned.

12 orcas and 90 belugas were illegally captured in the Sea of Okhotsk. All of these babies were stolen from families. At least 15 belugas are unweaned calves. This crime against the nature happened already and it is a tragedy, but we can still make things right.

Russian government took a stand and recognized the issue, prevented export of these animals to China and started criminal investigation of the companies involved in the capture.

We are asking Russian government to release the animals before it is too late.

1 orca and 3 belugas disappeared already. Capture companies claim that the orca was released due to aggressive behavior and 3 belugas escaped from sea pens, but it is more likely that the animals simply died. More will follow, but we can prevent it from happening.

All orcas and belugas spent less than a year in the “Whale Jail”. Russian and International experts believe that all of them have good chances to be rehabilitated and released back into the wild. Team of experts with experience in rehabilitation are ready to offer help and expertise to prepare russian whales for release.This is unprecedented tragedy that could have a happy ending. We owe it to these remaining whales. It is the least we can do.