Killer whales

Killer whales have been kept in captivity since 1961 and at least 165 orcas have died in captivity, not including 30 miscarried or stillborn calves. Dozens of wild orcas are plucked from their families and forced to live in artificial social groupings. There are currently a total of 60 orcas held in captivity in many entertainment parks. “While the whales have been spotted with rake marks caused by tankmates' teeth, and a host…

need a S.O. to respond to a dead person at SeaWorld. Uh, a whale has eaten one of the trainers.” The dispatcher, in shock, answers, “A whale ate one of the trainers?” The man very calmly and subtly replies, “That’s correct.” Placing this audio recording in the beginning in the movie is a very smart move and a great way to leave the audience stunned and froze. When the audience hears that a SeaWorld trainer was eaten by one of their whales is pretty terrifying and immediately catches the audience…

As many of you have noticed nature happens on its own, the Sea Lions have not been treated well lately, they have been getting blamed for something that is not their fault! Due to climate changes the sea lions have been eating so many salmon because of how they reacted to the weather changes, how the weather has increased its temperature so highly. A fact that I once read and legally changed my mind said “Killing sea lions will not change the future for the salmon, it will simply distract…

restaurant. The concept grew into a marine zoological park in San Diego. In the first year alone, the park drew more than 400,000 visitors. There are three SeaWorld parks in the United States today, including the original. SeaWorld cares for 30 killer whales. According to their website, seaworldcares.com, they are the “global leader in the care and understanding of this species.” One of the most vocal corporations against SeaWorld is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). They are…

It leaves viewers with three false impressions: (1) that SeaWorld keeps on gathering whales from the wild right up 'til the present time; (2) that Tilikum himself was gathered via SeaWorld; and (3) that the accumulations done four decades prior were illicit. None of this is valid. SeaWorld does not gather killer whales in the wild, and has not done as such in more than 35 years. Tilikum was not gathered via SeaWorld. What's more, the accumulations four…

viscous orca whales are recognized. In this film, Blackfish, former SeaWorld trainers and employees are interviewed in order to discover and expose the truth about the astounding conditions and treatment of these well cherished killer whales. While held in captivity, the orca whales exemplify horrific and shocking behavior, that would not otherwise exist in the wild. Blackfish thoroughly illustrates why holding these beloved and majestic animals in captivity is not only detrimental to the whales…

animals are made to perform day in and day out for a large crowd for the rest of their lives. Life in captivity for exotic animals, such as killer whales and carnival animals can cause a serious amount of stress and anxiety which can lead to a serious psychosis. In 2013, CNN released a documentary called “Blackfish” were it shows how the life of orca whales have been in confinement. SeaWorld composes one of the largest chains of marine parks in the United States, that range from San Diego,…

Seaworld, good for you and all but I think you are conveniently choosing to miss the point. We know you no longer go and capture whales, we get that.…

something or being optimistic; it is very dark in comparison. Thus, this documentary follows a killer whale named Tilikum a Sea World whale that has been in captivity most of his life working shows at the theme park however, he has also killed three people during his time in captivity. Two of which being trainers who worked with him on a daily basis and the other one being someone who snuck in to swim with the whale. At first I thought this was maybe the implied narrative of the film.…

Imprisoned against their will Imagine a child being torn away from their family, home, and the life that they have always known. Picture them being shoved in a cage that was too small. Being beaten, terrorized, sliced open, and injected with chemicals they could not pronounce. Forced to obey and perform for the very kind that put them in that cage. They wait day by day hoping that somehow they will make it out and be free like they once were. Until they suddenly realize that their mind…