This criticism is not so much about Russia as it is about laws that protect species. I protested the use of dolphins by the USA government in sworn testimony at a hearing in Raleigh, North Carolina as well. This is immoral use of innocent creatures to carry out military protocols that humans are unable or unwilling to perform. It is immoral.
The species name is Tursiops tuncatus (Mediterranean subpopulation) and it is listed on the IUCN as Vulnerable. (click here)
I might point out, on this museum edition of the species, is fitted with a 'anti-bit' device. So much for being willing. Basically, the Russian military doesn't trust their performance and are afraid of them.
The basic area (click here) to engage dolphins in is the naval forces. "This involves looking for objects in the seabed, patrolling the nearby area, spotting extrasmall submarines and combat swimmers. We are expecting our work to be a self-contained part of Russia’s Navy combat training," the source pointed out. It was earlier reported that Sevastopol state oceanarium was getting ready for combat dolphins’ and seals’ training in line with the new Russian Navy initiated program.
The species name is Tursiops tuncatus (Mediterranean subpopulation) and it is listed on the IUCN as Vulnerable. (click here)
I might point out, on this museum edition of the species, is fitted with a 'anti-bit' device. So much for being willing. Basically, the Russian military doesn't trust their performance and are afraid of them.
The basic area (click here) to engage dolphins in is the naval forces. "This involves looking for objects in the seabed, patrolling the nearby area, spotting extrasmall submarines and combat swimmers. We are expecting our work to be a self-contained part of Russia’s Navy combat training," the source pointed out. It was earlier reported that Sevastopol state oceanarium was getting ready for combat dolphins’ and seals’ training in line with the new Russian Navy initiated program.
