The Cove

Shallow water. Deep secret.
The Cove
Coming to DVD and Blu-Ray Disc December 8, 2009

Winner of audience awards across the world, including Sundance, SilverDocs and Hot Docs, The Cove follows a team of activists and filmmakers as they infiltrate a heavily-guarded cove in Taiji, Japan. In this remote village they witness and document activities deliberately being hidden from the public: More than 20,000 dolphins and porpoises are being slaughtered each year and their meat, containing toxic levels of mercury, is being sold as food in Japan, often times labeled as whale meat.

 

The majority of the world is not aware this is happening. The Taiji cove is blocked off from the public. Cameras are not allowed inside and the media does not cover the story. It's critical that we get the word out in Japan.  It's critical that we get the word out—everywhere.  We believe that once the Japanese people know, they will demand change.

 

 

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Oceanic Preservation Society
  • Q & A
    Have questions about the whaling industry in Japan? Get your answers here.
  • Get the Facts
    Learn the facts about dolphin killings in Japan.
  • Mercury Poisoning
    Dolphin meat isn’t the only seafood contaminated with mercury. Get informed about mercury.
  • Dolphins in Captivity
    Read the Captivity Guide and form your own opinions about performing dolphins.
  • Whale, Dolphin and Porpoise Hunting
    Learn where these intelligent creatures are being hunted.
  • Know the Difference
    Learn how dolphins differ from other marine mammals.
  • Breaking News!
    AERA investigative piece on Taiji mercury levels and negligent testing protocols