Unethical Controversy Of Captive Sea Mammals

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Unethical Controversy of Captive Sea Mammals Captivity is holding animals whether aquatic or land and keeping these animals confined in areas that are not their natural habitat. Holding sea mammals captive for human amusement is completely unethical. In a report prepared by Naomi A. Rose she mentions that orcas are far too intelligent and family-oriented creatures that are never able to adjust to captivity. There are many reasons as to why sea mammals should not be held captive because these animals are not in their natural habitat, the animals overall health is jeopardized and animals can become increasingly aggressive which can cause death or serious injury to not only the animal but also human beings. SeaWorld first opened in 1964 as

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