millions of people across the world travel to marine parks, for the chance to see one of the most intelligent, fascinating beings of this Earth, the marine mammal. However, this aquarium is actually a torturous jail cell for the marine mammals that inhabit it. Research has shown that these animals were never fit for captivity. In fact, according to the popular documentary “Blackfish”, more than seventy trainers have been injured by the captive marine mammal, though not a single aggressive tendency toward
In recent discussions of marine mammals in captivity, particularly the captivity of killer whales, there has been a lot of controversy on whether it is causing harmful effects to the animals. In 2013, a film called Blackfish was released, exposing SeaWorld as treating their orcas inhumanely. SeaWorld, a marine mammal theme park known for its aquatic shows featuring animals such as orcas, has tried to cover up the fact that they do not treat their orcas well, however, people are no longer accepting
Arianna Bailey Ms. Parks AICE Marine Science per. 4 Should Marine Mammals Be in Captivity? Marine mammals should not be kept in captivity because they are living and breathing creatures just like humans. Marine mammals should not be traded or locked in a suffocating aquarium and they should have the right to stay in their natural environment. Whales and dolphins in captivity usually were separated from their families when they were very young. Marine mammals that are in captivity are placed in
of Whales and Dolphins? It is often debated on whether or not marine mammals should be in held in captivity. Some say the captivity of these animals is great for educating the public while others say it is destroying the physical and mental health of these creatures. Kelly A. Waples and Nicholas J. Gales have put together an academic journal discussing the health effects captivity has on dolphins. Waples is a member of the Marine Mammal Research Group and attended the Graduate School of the Environment
Within the essay written by Bill Daly called “Marine Parks” the writer is trying to provide information to his readers about marine parks. Daly takes the stands and conclusion on that the parks should be closed or at the very least they shouldn’t capture anymore animals. In the essay he discusses that the information that they take from the dolphins isn’t credible information. Due to the fact they are only studying captive animals not the one in the wild. He goes on to tell about how they have different
are useful in conservation methods is not always true. Orcas are believed to have various populations or subspecies. In the United States, there is only one orca population, Southern Resident orca, that is endangered. (Banse T) Aquariums and marine parks that claim they are aiding conservation efforts need to focus on developing more explicit reintroduction plans for the species they house. (Minteer BA) The programs should help maintain wild populations that are endangered or threatened. The major
According to Peter Singer, a philosopher, “Dolphins are social mammals, capable of enjoying their lives. They form close bonds with other members of their group.” We often see them as a form of entertainment, with their adorable squeaks and fun tricks at ocean parks. Yet, we do not realize their intelligence and capabilities. Many do not know about their numerous rescues on humans, animals, and fellow dolphins. Bottlenose dolphins are the best animals because they are highly intelligent, help rescue
For almost 50 years, we have captured and contained orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, from the wild for our own personal entertainment. Living in Indiana, the closest thing we have to a “Shamu Show” is our dolphin shows at the Indianapolis Zoo. Watching those shows can be absolutely enchanting. So much so that you often forget about how they got there or how their habitat suits that massive of an animal, or maybe you just don’t know to think about those things. Although some may argue
and practices of the theme park SeaWorld. An article talking about the effect of the film describes the film by saying, “it critiques the industry surrounding the captive marine mammals from its beginnings in the late 1960s to the present day, with SeaWorld emerging as the major corporate target” (Brammer 73). The film is able to gain the viewers’ attention by looking at this familiar theme park that most people are familiar with. If someone has not been to a SeaWorld Park, then they have at least
escaping. Captive marine mammals are enslaved to a life of research and show tricks. Aquariums, like Sea World, have been holding sea creatures in captivity for years. Aquariums are meant to hold mammals for show, education and rehabilitation. These animals are typically supposed to be put back in the wild after they have reach health levels to survive in the wild. SeaWorld is a company who has not made any regular repetition to the releasing process. I support deeper research about marine animals but
kept in captivity? Killer whales are mammals that travel in schools. These mammals eat large fish, seals, and even other whales. Killer whales can be dangerous, and are really big animals. When looking at all the evidence about killer whales in SeaWorld, laws and actions need to be enforced with this dangerous activity. Keeping these huge animals in small pools does not seem right. Big mammals are not meant to be in small pools. When these mammals are born they stay with there mother all
their parks in comparison to the 80 to 100 years that is possible in the wild. “The average age of death for orcas who have died at SeaWorld is 13 years old.” (PETA) In all regards, the premature deaths of these animals is a eulogy to the pure inability of seaworld to keep
wild, so in captivity, they are stress and depressed because the boredom they go through being in a tank. a)In some cases, there has been situation, dolphins have shown to be aggressive and bitten people because the stress they are under. b)Some Marine parks treat these dolphins with anti-depressant, Prozac or tranquilizer, which causes them to become even more stressed. 3.Another problem dolphin run into, is dolphin urinate 3 times more a day than humans, and dolphin pee are known to have many bacteria
more than 500 dolphins and members of the dolphin family held in captivity; equally thousands have died in captivity. Today, dolphins are kept captive in amusement parks, "Swim With Dolphins" programs, casinos and sometimes even shopping malls. Many people enjoy watching them perform in shows or even interacting with them in aquatic parks, but most people lack the understanding of the trauma dolphins suffer in through being captured and transported, and the often cruel conditions in which they are
forced to live in substitute habitats that do not offer what their natural habitats offer. Humans that care for these wild animals in captivity are put in danger when the animals become aggressive towards them. The public theme park industries advocate that marine mammal exhibits provide an important role in educating, entertaining, and conservation; they see nothing wrong with captivity. An increasing number of scientists counter this view and believe that animals should flourish naturally and are
A trip to the zoo or aquarium may seem like one of the most thrilling events during childhood. Without notice, naive speculators pay to walk into an animal Jailhouse. “Even the best zoos today are based on captivity and coercion,” says Jon Coe, the legendary zoo designer (Worland). These places of entertainment come across as heaven on earth for the animals, let alone those who get the chance to work with the animals appear to hold the best careers, but behind the names of these animal entertainment
Species Protection:Oceanic Focus-Advocacy Proposal Amusement parks containing orcas had been a beloved family destination since 1959. That is, until recently. The release of the documentary following the lives of the captive orcas, Blackfish, in 2013 opened the world’s eyes to the horrors hidden behind the theatrical orca shows. The documentary raised the question if orcas should really be held in captivity after showing what lies below the surface. Although there has been substantial efforts
there some positive sides to why whales are kept in captivity like, amusement and fun though that it very misguided because if you think about that again, is keeping whales in captivity really for the whales or is it for us? Dr Naomi Rose, who is a mammal scientist for the Animal Welfare Institute at Washington, DC remarks, "I think that orcas are more social than people are. I think their family lives are more important to them than they are for us," this tells us that whales are more reasonable in
Animals Kingdom bring millions of dollars in and also offer thousands of job opportunities for people. In a case study that was taken between January 1, 2013 through October 31 there were around 18.9 million people that have visited one of SeaWorld parks and each person roughly average about 62 dollars spent while being there. Not only do the zoos and aquariums offer people jobs. The circuses offer many jobs as wells and brings in a large yearly profit from the use of animal entertainment. Our poverty
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