Brian Sharp, Director of IFAW’s Marine Mammal Rescue and Research team, along with other IFAW team members, flew from the United States to Bahrain to assist in the rescue and release of three illegally captured dolphins. Working with key agencies in Bahrain, IFAW was able to assist in the release of three endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins #BackToTheWild after more than a year in captivity. In Bahrain’s first-ever operation of its kind, the dolphins were released back into the ocean following a decision by Bahrain authorities to convict three fishermen for poaching the dolphins and selling them to a resort specializing in shows featuring performing dolphins.