Dorsal fin

we do, and are negatively affected when they are separated from their young. Research has repeatedly shown that orcas held in captivity suffer from elevated levels of stress. A clear example of this is seen in the collapsed dorsal fin of captive male orcas. A collapsed dorsal fin is a sign that something is wrong with the killer whale because in nature this does not occur. Many believe that killer whales in captivity receive exceptional veterinary care that helps them live a prolonged and…

Life tends to be more rewarding when the make the decision to question everything. Sea world is a theme park and aquatic wildlife zoo that many people adore and even bring along friends and family regularly for a visit, unbeknownst to some of the theme parks most hidden truths. When someone made the decision to question the theme park, secrets were revealed that would change the way anyone looked at the company from then on. Seaworld has been hiding the truth about orca captivity from the public…

stereotyped as dangerous and violent, and while in some cases this is true, but in today’s world they are captured and killed annually for a demand in their fins which leads to overfishing and illegal fishing, depleting shark populations worldwide. 3.2% of shark species are listed on the endangered list. These fins are used to make fin soup. Once the fin i cut off sometimes the shark is kept and sometimes its body is thrown back into the ocean. When the body is thrown back into the ocean…

shocking, and extremely wasteful. When a shark is caught, all of its fins are sliced off and the shark is dumped overboard, often still alive. They sink to the ocean floor and die slowly by bleeding to death or drowning. Since the actual shark meat is not nearly as valuable, that is why the carcass is dumped after the fins are removed, which allows for more storage space and more mass slaughter. About 95% of the shark…

The word ‘Balaenoptera’ means winged-whale referring to the blue whale’s dorsal fin and the word ‘Musculus’ refers to the whale size and pure muscle. Together it essentially means “Biggest mammal ever known.” Blue whales are found in every ocean around the world. This includes all temperatures and environments in water including…

Picture this: You are a scuba diver who is looking for coral reefs. When you find it, you are dazzled by its beauty and colors galore. As well, the variety of animals found there are unbelievable. It is true, then. Coral reefs are one of the beautiful sights in the entire world. There's one to put the spotlight on, the parrotfish! Description Parrotfish are vivid fish that comes in a range of colors. They are brightly colored, ranging from reds to greens, blues and yellow, even blacks,…

breathe using gills and have a swim bladder to control their buoyancy, thus categorizing them as fish.Seahorses have interlocking plates on the outside of their body, and these plates cover their spine (Kennedy 1). While they have no tail fins, seahorses have 4 other fins: one at the base of the tail, one under the belly and one behind each cheek (Kennedy 1). Most seahorses range in size from six to twelve inches, although most seahorses fall in the 6-inch category. The color range of sea horses…

Science Paper Marine biologists study the behaviors of all marine organisms. They also have a lot of knowledge on all marine organisms. However, everything there is to know about the carnivorous great white sharks’ species hasn’t been discovered yet. Scientists can only do so much with these organisms in a controlled environment (or captivity) before an incident occurs where the shark either dies or puts others in danger. Erik Vance’s article, “Why Great White Sharks Are Still a Mystery to Us”…

feet long and 25 feet wide. During the night and when the whales are not showing, they are held in much smaller tanks. Biologists have even linked a collapsed dorsal fin to the inadequate space these orcas have been forced into. In the wild less than 1% of orcas have a collapsed dorsal, and in SeaWorld EVERY male orca has a collapsed dorsal fin…

they live in. Male orcas have a lifespan of about 60 to 70 years while female orcas can live for 90 years, but those held in captivity see an average of nine years. It is not uncommon to see orcas with collapsed dorsal fins. Most orcas held in captivity are ill and as a result their dorsal fin begins to bend. On top of the terrible living space, the trainers that work with the orcas have limited knowledge in marine biology. The trainers are performers not biologists, their job is to put on a…