Efforts by advocacy groups to rescue Honey, including proposals to purchase and relocate her to a sanctuary, were ultimately unsuccessful.
Images and footage of Honey in a small, algae-filled tank circulated widely on social media, fueling public calls for her rescue under the hashtag #SaveHoney.
Despite the outpouring of support, Honey’s health declined, and she died before any relocation could be arranged.
Honey’s story featured in the Oscar-winning documentary The Cove, which shed light on dolphin hunting and captivity.
Her death has renewed scrutiny over the ethics of keeping marine animals in captivity, especially in under-resourced or defunct facilities.
