Conservationists hope to reunite an orca with her family in the ocean after she was held in captive in a concrete tank for 50 years. Corky was caught off the coast of Canada in 1969 aged four and is now the oldest and longest held killer whale in the world. Marine biologists have found her […]
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Tranquil setting and a seafood meal plan: the retirement home for whales
More than 300 beluga whales and 60 orcas remain captive in aquariums around the world, with recent films such as Blackfish highlighting the ethics of breeding them for entertainment. The stress can be even more dire for ageing whales that are no longer able to perform for audiences but remain doomed to live out their […]
Petition: End Whale and Dolphin Captivity in the U.S.
In June 2019, Canada passed The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act (Bill S-203). This law makes “it illegal to hold any cetacean in captivity, for reasons other than rehabilitation and scientific research. Breeding or trading reproductive materials of whales and dolphins will also be prohibited. Any breach of this ban carries fines […]
SeaWorld Orlando to debut new killer-whale show at the start of 2020
The theme park SeaWorld Orlando plans to phase out its signature killer-whale attraction at the start of the new year, scrapping the “One Ocean” show and replacing it with “Orca Encounter.” “One Ocean” will close on Dec. 31 and “Orca Encounter” will take its spot on Jan. 1 at Shamu Stadium, named after various SeaWorld […]
Here’s How Far SeaWorld Goes to Control Workers and Hide Animal Abuse
PETA knows first hand how aggressive SeaWorld gets when trying to hide its trade secrets of animal abuse. And according to a scathing article from The Travel, every SeaWorld employee is forced to participate in the company’s conspiracy to conceal its cruelty from the public. SeaWorld wants to cover up its rampant torment of animals […]
Last of the belugas from Russia’s ‘whale jail’ released
The last of the nearly 100 whales held captive in what’s been termed a “whale jail” in Russia’s Far East have finally been freed back into the ocean — although the releases have been far from ideal, conservationists say. Late last year, drone footage revealed 87 beluga whales and 11 orcas packed in cramped, icy […]
TripAdvisor Will No Longer Sell Tickets to Dolphin or Whale Attractions
TripAdvisor has announced it will no longer sell tickets to major attractions that import or breed captive dolphins and whales for entertainment. This update will affect major attractions including SeaWorld. Animal activists consider this a win. TripAdvisor created an animal welfare policy in 2016 and this is its latest update. Both the company and Viator, […]
Great White Sharks Vanish From Cape Town And No One Knows Why
Recent evidence suggests that great white sharks have all but vanished from the coast of Cape Town and no one can understand why. As with many other coastal towns, Cape Town has had a long term love/hate relationship with great white sharks. They are the main attraction for South Africa’s shark-diving industry but have also […]
