Killer whales

chemicals were found dissolved in the water where the whales are confined after being caught or bred, which makes their trainers’ eyes burn and forces the trainers to stay out of the water on occasions. This also affects the whales, it has been shown that the strong chlorine solution can cause the whales skin to slowly deteriorate. The way in which Orcas are trained to perform are disgraceful. Sea world tell their customers that the ‘tricks’ that the whales perform are a natural occurrence and…

With the documentary there also came lots of questions as to if everything seems to be correct and every fact can be backed up with specific evidence to prove that SeaWorld is in fact engaging with their whales the way that Blackfish states. One of the top questions that has remained unanswered is if SeaWorld says that things in Blackfish documentary were false and they used fallacies then why did SeaWorld not offer to give an interview and declined them…

Making a Splash: The Practice of Profiting from Whales Based on what we know today about the effects of holding and breeding whales in captivity for the sole purpose of making a profit, it is no longer acceptable in today’s society to allow this archaic practice to continue at places like SeaWorld under false pretenses. The release of the documentary “Blackfish” has raised questions on the treatment of Orca whales in particular, illustrating the inhumane conditions and treatment of these animals…

way Sea World treats their animals. Another would be the disagreements of how the trainers feel about the whales treatment vs the owners of the company. The trainers know and work with the animals everyday growing a bond with them, while the owners are afraid of them and should really be doing their research on the whales to know everything about them. They should know the facts about the whales instead of feeding the trainers false information. Name 3 characters. Describe the roles each plays…

There has been a sharp rise in whales stranding in recent years, and this problem has been of great concern to all. Sometimes whales swim into shallow water and end up stranding themselves on beaches in many parts of the world. For example, Scientific American reported that fifty-five false killer whales that washed up on a beach in South Africa in 2009. Why do whales beach themselves? Did they feel so sad? This essay will discuss how this problem has emerged. Scientists and marine biologist…

The Effects of Orcas in Captivity Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of the killer whale shows at SeaWorld? So much preparation goes into the shows at SeaWorld. This causes frustration within the whales that can result in whales acting out on other whales and SeaWorld trainers. So, is captivity good for the orcas? Despite the fact that millions of people go to SeaWorld every year to see the killer whales, the animals are actually mistreated. If SeaWorld doesn’t change their ways, then…

Ken Peters, who mainly worked with the whale Kasatka, was dragged under water by her for long periods of time by his feet. Peters managed to escape alive with only broken feet. Seaworld then claimed it as a win on their part saying they trained him well and he remained calm thanks to their training (“CNN Films Presents: Blackfish”). There have also been many deaths related to Seaworld’s orcas; Dawn Brancheau was killed by Tilikum, Seaworld’s main breeder whale, in 2010. Before that, Tilikum…

of the Killer Whales. Audiences view the shows and enjoy tricks that trainers and animals perform. However, they can be dangerous but can still have a playful personality with a lot of intelligence (Kirby, 3). Unfortunately, these large animals are in tanks that keep them restricted from returning to the ocean, thus placing themselves and their trainers in danger. Orcas have been known for attacking their trainers, like Dawn Brancheau in 2010. She was pulled into the water by a Killer Whale…

dastardly effects are that of the orca whales. The largest of the captive marine animals and possibly the most unpredictable. Their lives at SeaWorld are spent lifelessly floating around in tanks proportionally the size of a bath tub. Former whale trainer, John Hargrove, once said: Unfortunately, after all the years of experience that I had, I saw the psychological and physical trauma that…

In January of 1997, a “very young California gray whale was rescued near Marine del Rey, Los Angeles” (Stewart). This poor wounded whale had been “severely infested with whale lice, and had numerous cuts and ulcers over her body”. SeaWorld’s dedicated animal care specialists immediately began providing lifesaving support. Within a few months, the whale now called “JJ” was thriving from SeaWorld’s intervention. After another short period of time, JJ…