Killer whales, also known as orcas, are the largest members of the dolphin family and the top predator in their ecosystem. They are one of the most intelligent marine creatures, especially due to their acute senses of sight and hearing. This mammal has an added part of the brain that allows the orcas to communicate between orcas. This language allows them to be social between other whales and also social with human beings. Their beauty has astounded humans for generations, but for many orcas captivity limits their freedom and their quality of life. The inadequate living conditions for the orcas affect them physically and mentally. Sea World, the amusement park, has been profiting off of the giant mammal since 1965. Even though abnormal behavior from the orcas has been witnessed and there have been deaths to trainers - the show must go on. Should SeaWorld be able to continue their shows despite new information about how these mammals are living?
The documentary, Blackfish, informs the viewer about the history of the corralling then kidnapping baby whales from their ocean homes as their mothers were then slaughtered. Adult orcas were …show more content…
They are unable to communicate by their unique echolocation because the sound waves bounce off the cement walls distorting their sound process. The mass breeding of these whales is also inhumane. “They are being overbred, crossbred and inbred” (Melissa, 2013). Tilikum, the whale who was involved in 2 human deaths is being held by Seaworld because he is the chief sperm source by SeaWorld and the reason they will not release him into the wild. Male whales have to be separated from the vicious attacks by the female whales. The males” become hostile, depressed and even suicidal” (Garrett, 2013). The known starvation techniques are deplorable by a corporation committing to caring for sea
The documentary, Blackfish, informs the viewer about the history of the corralling then kidnapping baby whales from their ocean homes as their mothers were then slaughtered. Adult orcas were …show more content…
They are unable to communicate by their unique echolocation because the sound waves bounce off the cement walls distorting their sound process. The mass breeding of these whales is also inhumane. “They are being overbred, crossbred and inbred” (Melissa, 2013). Tilikum, the whale who was involved in 2 human deaths is being held by Seaworld because he is the chief sperm source by SeaWorld and the reason they will not release him into the wild. Male whales have to be separated from the vicious attacks by the female whales. The males” become hostile, depressed and even suicidal” (Garrett, 2013). The known starvation techniques are deplorable by a corporation committing to caring for sea