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Through various resources and educational materials, AWI equips learners of all types to improve the lives of animals. Through education, we aim to foster an understanding of the positive impact that compassionate attitudes and behaviors can have on animals, the environment, and ourselves.

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The magazine of the Animal Welfare Institute. This full-color periodical examines issues regarding animals everywhere and has a circulation over 62,000.
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Cover of North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation and Vessel Strike Protections Lesson Plan

North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation and Vessel Strike Protections Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2025
Students will learn about North Atlantic right whale conservation efforts along the US East Coast, focusing on protections from vessel strikes, one of the leading threats to this species. For grades 10–12; integrates interactive exploration with critical thinking and creativity,...
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The Case Against Marine Animals in Captivity

Book Published 2023
The Case Against Marine Mammals in Captivity was first produced in 1995 as a comprehensive resource for the public, the media, scientists, students, and policymakers to learn the various arguments against holding marine mammals for public display in zoos, aquariums,...
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القضية المتعلقة بالثدييات البحرية في األسر

Book Published 2023
صدر تقرير "الحجج ضد احتجاز الثدييات البحرية في الأسر" لأول مرة عام ١٩٩٥ كمورد شامل للجمهور ووسائل الإعلام والعلماء والطلاب وصانعي السياسات للاطلاع على مختلف الحجج ضد احتجاز الثدييات البحرية للعرض العام في حدائق الحيوان وأحواض الأسماك والمتنزهات البحرية الترفيهية....
Endangered Species Poster

Endangered Species Poster

Poster Published 2023
Colorful poster for classrooms featuring 20 photos of species protected under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Book cover of The Case Against Marine Animals in Captivity Chinese version

为何要反对圈养海洋哺乳动物

Book Published 2023
《反对圈养海洋哺乳动物的案例》于1995年首次出版，旨在为公众、媒体、科学家、学生和政策制定者提供一份全面的资源，帮助他们了解反对在动物园、水族馆和海洋主题公园公开展示海洋哺乳动物的各种论据。该报告包含引言、13个章节和超过680条尾注，提供了总体概念和详尽的案例，阐明了为什么海洋哺乳动物——一群与海洋环境息息相关的动物——无法在圈养环境中茁壮成长。任何混凝土水箱或小型海水围栏都无法为动物提供与沿海栖息地或公海类似的复杂环境。海洋哺乳动物，尤其是体型较大、活动范围广泛的捕食者，例如鲸鱼、海豚和北极熊，根本不适合圈养。
Book cover of The Case Against Marine Animals in Captivity French version

Le Dossier Contre la Captivité des Mammifères Marins

Book Published 2023
L'ouvrage « Arguments contre la captivité des mammifères marins » a été publié pour la première fois en 1995. Il s'agissait d'une ressource complète destinée au public, aux médias, aux scientifiques, aux étudiants et aux décideurs politiques, afin de comprendre les différents...
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Endangered Species Poster Handout

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2023
This handout, designed to accompany the Endangered Species poster, discuss facts about endangered species and actions we can take to protect them. Recommended for middle school and above.
Book cover of The Case Against Marine Animals in Captivity Japanese version

飼育下の 海洋哺乳類 に関する事案

Book Published 2023
「海洋哺乳類の飼育に反対する理由」は、動物園、水族館、海洋テーマパークなどで海洋哺乳類を公開展示することに対する様々な反論を、一般市民、メディア、科学者、学生、そして政策立案者に向けて包括的に解説する資料として、1995年に初めて出版されました。本報告書は序文、13章、そして680以上の脚注で構成され、海洋環境と生態学的に結びついた海洋哺乳類が、なぜ飼育下では繁栄できないのかという包括的な概念と包括的な事例を提示しています。コンクリート製の水槽や小さな囲いでは、沿岸生息地や外洋の複雑さに近い環境を動物に提供することはできません。海洋哺乳類、特にクジラ、イルカ、ホッキョクグマといった大型で広範囲に移動する捕食動物は、飼育下に置くべきではありません。
Book cover of The Case Against Marine Animals in Captivity Russian version

АРГУМЕНТЫ ПРОТИВ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ МОРСКИХ МЛЕКОПИТАЮЩИХ В НЕВОЛЕ

Book Published 2023
Книга «Дело против содержания морских млекопитающих в неволе» была впервые опубликована в 1995 году как исчерпывающий ресурс для общественности, СМИ, ученых, студентов и политиков, позволяющий ознакомиться с различными аргументами против содержания морских млекопитающих для публичного показа в зоопарках, аквариумах и...
Book cover of The Case Against Marine Animals in Captivity Spanish version

El Caso Contra el Cautiverio de Mamíferos Marinos

Book Published 2023
El informe "Argumentos contra los mamíferos marinos en cautiverio" se publicó por primera vez en 1995 como un recurso integral para el público, los medios de comunicación, los científicos, los estudiantes y los responsables políticos, con el fin de comprender...
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Ocean Noise Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan/Activity Published 2022
Lesson plan on the impact on marine life from anthropogenic ocean noise (sounds in the ocean that are the result of human activities from vessels, oil and gas exploration, etc.) and ways to mitigate its damaging effects. Middle school teachers...
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Sharks at Risk

Brochure Published 2020
Overview of how overfishing and the fin trade is seriously depleting shark populations worldwide.
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鯊魚瀕臨危險

Brochure Published 2020
过度捕捞和鱼翅贸易如何严重减少全球鲨鱼种群
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Small Cetaceans, Big Problems

Report Published 2018
Detailed report containing information on hunts of small cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) across the globe, by country. Overall, approximately 100,000 small cetaceans are estimated to be intentionally killed each year worldwide—for human consumption, for shark bait, and other reasons....
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Marine Mammals

Brochure Published 2018
A look at the eight primary dangers faced by marine mammals as a result of human activities in the oceans.
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Whales and Dolphins in Captivity

Brochure Published 2017
Examination of the captive dolphin industry and the harmful repercussions of “swim with dolphins” programs.
Brochure cover of Whales and Dolphins in Captivity French version

Baleines et Dauphins en Captivité

Brochure Published 2017
Analyse de l’industrie des dauphins en captivité et des impacts néfastes des programmes « nager avec les dauphins ».
Brochure cover of Whales and Dolphins in Captivity Spanish version

Ballenas y Delfines en Cautividad

Brochure Published 2017
Análisis de la industria de delfines en cautiverio y las repercusiones perjudiciales de los programas de “nadar con delfines”
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Frozen in Time: How Modern Norway Clings to Its Whaling Past

Report Published 2016
Details Norway’s commercial whaling, how the country undermines the International Whaling Commission ban on commercial whaling, exposes the growth of Norway’s overseas trade in whale products. These shipments—some of which have transited European ports en route to Japan—play a key...
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CITES and Climate Change: A Need for Integration

Report Published 2012
Report on how climate change should affect decision-making under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora; by the International Environmental Law Project, Animal Welfare Institute, the Natural Resources Defense Council, Defenders of Wildlife, and...
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