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perimeter of their tank one thousand nine hundred times in one day to equal one hundred miles (Henn). In addition, PETA, the largest animal rights organization in the world, states that “[i]n the wild, orcas dive up to 1,000 feet, while the tanks that SeaWorld has proposed will only reach 50 feet. That’s 950 feet that they still won’t be able to dive. This is an increase of only 15 feet—which is shorter than the length of a single adult orca—from the current tank depth of a meager 35 feet.” In…

Imagine this, you were kidnapped by a random stranger you didn’t know. They took you away from your family, and you saw them killed by other strangers in the far distance. After you were taken into a home tied up inside a cage, you barely get enough water and food to live, and you get beaten almost to death every day. This is the daily life of many animals in this world and we must stop this cruelty. A man’s best friend shouldn’t be beaten up every day, kicked around all the time, and be…

these animals possess to humans, and because they are taken from the wild at an early age. Every day, all around the world, animals are held captive under no free will, and every one of those days is a waste of a healthy life for these animals. At SeaWorld San Diego, the parking lot is about twenty times larger than the actual tank the killer whales reside in. Helen Barnett states, “They spend their lives swimming in a tiny tank oblivious to the fact they are just yards from the sea where…

providing proper space and stimulation to their orca whales. This triggers the orcas to become aggressive and lash out at each other and their trainers. It can be argued that this is because killer whales are inherently aggressive and the conditions at SeaWorld are not what caused them to act in a vicious manner. However, there has never been a reported orca attack against a human in the wild. Also, the research from Anderson points to the theory that orcas are not biologically aggressive to…

They use examples in the film of previous employees who worked for SeaWorld talking about their prior experiences while juxtaposing questionable scenes of trainers working with animals. Despite these claims, a current former employee of Sea World Orlando Kyle Kittleson explains in a sit down interview [3] that certain scenes…

Unnatural Habitat of Killer Whale Tanks Captive orcas face a cruel and miserable life. Proponents for orca captivity claim the life of killer whales at aquatic parks is compassionate and humane. However, the majority of orcas in parks such as SeaWorld live in tiny man-made concrete tanks. To put things in perspective, for humans, the tanks are about the size of a hot tub. The average size of an orca whale is 23-32 feet, with an average weight of 6 tons (National Geographic, 2016). In the…

humanity forever. Humans are use to processed foods and they know what they’re eating so to switch it up would not make sense. The film Blackfish tries to convince the audience that organizations like Seaworld hold wild animals back from having a good life. Personally I do not agree with the film, Seaworld is a very successful…

forced to feel sorry for the mother orcas when they are separated from their children. The documentary mentions an orca named Kasatka who was screaming and screeching for her daughter Takara after she was taken away from her to be moved to a different Seaworld location. Pathos is also utilized when witnesses spoke about the horrific incidents that occurred to trainers who were killed or attacked by an orca. When the witnesses spoke they used imagery which induced the audience to picture the…

Sixty-six million years ago, scientists claimed that the earth had moved into its next geological era. The Cenozoic Era or otherwise known for by its popular name, The Age of Mammals is the current time period human beings have existed and still exist in today. The interesting aspect about the time period is that no other living organism on the planet has dominated the earth like humans. Having no major predators, far more intelligent brain and mobile skills, and the ability to communicate,…

Shelby Cope and I am from the Early College here on Campus. I have little experience with music. I do know how to read music and sing. I participated in chorus all throughout middle school. During this time our school’s band and chorus traveled to Seaworld and performed for the guest. I have also participated in my church's youth choir, general choir, praise team, and assisted in leading the children's choir this year. Otherwise I know a few keys on the piano and as of right now I am attempting…