Summary
On February 24, 2014, the Malibu City Council passed a proclamation declaring that whales and dolphins deserve the right to their own freedom, and resolves that the city of Malibu supports the free and safe passage of all whales and dolphins in their costal waters. The proclamation also states that “It is every individual’s responsibility to ensure that these magnificent creatures are protected in their natural environment to avoid the psychological and physiological harm and morality rates found in those living in captivity” and recognizes that these species are known to be highly intelligent and emotional creatures.
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Suggested Citation:
Kauffman, Craig, Catherine Haas, Alex Putzer, Shrishtee Bajpai, Kelsey Leonard, Elizabeth Macpherson, Pamela Martin, Alessandro Pelizzon & Linda Sheehan. Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. V2. 2025. Distributed by the Eco Jurisprudence Monitor.https://ecojurisprudence.org/initiatives/malibu-whales-and-dolphins-proclamation/.
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