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AWI Statement on Ringling Bros. Ending Elephant Acts
Press StatementApril 29, 2016Terrestrial WildlifeMay 1 marks the end of elephants being hauled around the country to perform for Ringling Bros. circus. While we celebrate the termination of this cruel and archaic practice, tragically,...
AWI Statement on Proposed Animal Welfare Regulations for the Certified Organic Label
Press StatementApril 7, 2016Farmed AnimalsThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for proposing requirements for the welfare of animals raised under the Certified Organic label. AWI generally supports the...
AWI’s Statement on SeaWorld Ending Orca Breeding Program
Press StatementMarch 17, 2016Marine WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute welcomes the announcement today by SeaWorld that it will end the company-wide breeding program for its orcas, which will lead to a phase-out of the display...
Naomi Rose’s Response to the April 8th Hearing on AB2140
Press StatementApril 8, 2014Marine WildlifeNaomi Rose, Marine Mammal Scientist for the Animal Welfare Institute, issued the following statement in response to today's hearing on AB 2140, regarding orca captivity: "We are pleased to see...
AWI Statement in Response to Ruling by International Court of Justice in Australia V. Japan
Press StatementMarch 31, 2014Marine WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the decision made by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Australia’s challenge to Japan’s scientific whaling program conducted in the Antarctic (known as...