The Cove Movie Opening in Select Theatres August 7th

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, including Japanese citizens, are 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.

What Can You do to Help?

1. Send a letter right now to President Obama, Vice President Biden and Ambassador Fujisaki, Japanese Ambassador to the United States, urging them to address this issue. Sign the letter here then share it with your friends.

The people of Japan will be able to send letters to their Prime Minister and Minister of Health, urging them to help.

Signatures from letters to both U.S. and Japanese leaders will be displayed in the Secret is Out widget to show our strength and unity in saving these dolphins.

You also can expose the secret by posting this widget on your own blog, MySpace or Facebook page.

We will be posting the Secret is Out widget on the top social networks, websites and blogs in Japan.

Text the word DOLPHIN to 44144. We will send you the letter to sign from your phone. You can pass it along to friends’ phones and these signatures can also be displayed in The Secret is Out widget. You will get mobile updates on the campaign, clips from the film and breaking news.

2. Learn more about dolphins in captivity

3. Choose the Safest Fish to Eat Learn what fish is safe for you and safe for the ocean. Watch the clip from The Cove about mercury in dolphins. If you are in the U.S. you can Download and print a Safe Seafood Pocket Guide for your area to help you make the best seafood choices.

Are you a Sushi lover?  Print out the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sustainable Sushi Guide

4. Read more about the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program, follow them on Twitter

5. Support Save Japan Dolphins.org

6. Learn more about The Oceanic Preservation Society and help support their efforts.