Tag: Captive; The Movement to Free Marine Mammals

Thinking About Heading to SeaWorld or Swimming with Dolphins This Summer? Environmental power couple Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau discuss with Ric marine mammals in captivity and encourage you to think about a few things before making those summer vacation plans.

SeaWorld recently announced that they have stopped all breeding of orcas in captivity, thus ensuring the generation of whales currently at the parks will be the last. Globally, however, there is a growing market for wild killer whales, dolphins, and beluga whales to be used for human entertainment. These animals are frequently held in captivity […]

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