captive breeding of the species in California (Animal Welfare Institute). However, more recently the backlash from “Blackfish” seems to have waned and SeaWorld appears to be making a comeback with their first-quarter earnings
SeaWorld, or an aquarium, such as Shedd Aquarium, the animals seem happy, the workers seem to enjoy themselves, and the atmosphere is fun. People visit these places for the experience and the excitement that comes over their bodies the minute they see a trick. And they rarely see how these animals’ lives and where they are held and forced to stay all day. This is a very important matter because it often goes unseen and is overlooked by more pressing animal matters,
happens to these poor orca whales that are harshly captured and put into captivity for the sole purpose of human entertainment. Since 1961, at least 148 orca whales have been put into captivity (4). These whales are taken from the wild away from their pods and unwillingly put into aquariums where they are forced to perform for our entertainment. Although some people believe there is nothing wrong with keeping orca whales in captivity, it is detrimental to their health and it is inhumane due to the fact
Do you think that animals should have a Bill of Rights? Many people argue that animals should be able to have a Bill of Rights. I personally think that only wild animals should have rights, except apes and monkeys because they are needed to do research. If only wild animals have human rights it wouldn't really hurt people because no one really has contact with wild animals. The only group of people that would be hurt by this law would be hunters, but if all animals had human rights i think it would
life of captivity while the rest are slaughtered. And every year millions of people unknowingly contribute to this excessive killing by giving business to its largest supporter, SeaWorld. Surprisingly, the SeaWorld organization also happens to be the biggest promoter of marine life research and conservation. But I am going to share with you what SeaWorld doesn’t want you to know and persuade you to boycott this company, First, by sharing with you the case against marine mammals in captivity and second
Implications for Keeping Dolphins in Captivity The growing desire to swim with dolphins and watch them perform in shows has turned the dolphin industry into a multibillion-dollar industry in just a few decades. As the industry grows, the question of if it’s ethically right to keep dolphins in captivity for our entertainment is continuously asked. Scientists have done extensive research on dolphins and have gained a great deal of knowledge about them. There are thirty-eight species of dolphins ranging
remain in captivity? Orcas are a popular attraction at many marine parks all around the world. Every year, millions of people love to go to parks such as SeaWorld to see their world famous orca shows. However, society has debated whether or not orcas should remain in captivity for over forty years (Rose). Dictionary.com defines captivity as “the state or period of being held, imprisoned, enslaved, or confined”. The essential parts of orca captivity are the beginning of orcas in captivity, the laws
Orcas In Captivity Going into an entertainment park is fun and fulfilling when it’s not watching wild animals performing abnormal tricks that have their lives dependent on their performance. At SeaWorld, if orcas don’t perform or do an act like they are trained to they will be neglected, neglected of food and neglected of empathy and attention from their trainers. Orcas don’t want to perform because they want to, but because they have to. Wild animals shouldn’t be kept away from their wild lifestyle
1999 and 2010. It is precisely what seeks to explain Blackfish, a documentary that became a rallying cry for activists’ animal rights, creating awareness in the people (Prothero et al, 58-60). The first time Tilikum killed a man, was an accident. To jump and perform tricks in the water, kept submerged for too long, an individual cannot expect an animal
mistreatment of the exotic marine species, referring specially to the orca’s. The problem lies on the animal abuse that the orca whales are going through when they are off stage, the long lasting live possibilities that are prohibited too