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they have certain problems. First, the theory that suggests that the strange noises were calls of ocra whales during a courtship ritual. The lecturer refutes this point by saying that this theory is highly unlikely, because the ocra whales lived near the surface of the ocean and the submarines cannot be able to detect in the deep ocean. So, what is state on the reading, that the sounds ocra whales make are like those that the submarines were detecting, may be false. Second, the theory about…

breeding programs are used to ensure the continuation of the species within the zoo. Aquariums are also at fault for not 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…

" author and former SeaWorld trainer John Hargrove sheds light on the mistreatment of the killer whales. Hargrove also talks about his book, Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish, where he shares anecdotes from his life as a trainer and what led him on his journey to orca advocacy. The interview is also full of Mr. Hargrove’s opinions on how the killer whale shows at SeaWorld are mentally and physically harmful to the orcas. Although Hargrove has a solid…

Should Orcas Be Set Free? Many people can probably say they have been to a Shamu show at SeaWorld. They probably sat and watched how the magnificent Killer Whales do everything their trainer 's say. It’s amazing how well they listen and are able to learn all the different motions. In the 1960’s, Orcas began being hunted and sold to amusement parks for millions of dollars. They are pack animals, and travel together within their pod. Orcas are taken from their families, are underfed, and spend…

The American Dream as Depicted in “On Her Own Ground” and “The Fist that Ate the Whale” Introduction This essay will feature two extraordinary biographies, A’Lelia Bundles’ “On Her Own Ground” and Rich Cohen’s “The Fish that Ate the Whale.” Bundles’ book is named New York Bestseller in 2001 and received several prestigious awards. As a direct descendent to Madam C. J. Walker, she was compelled to share the legacy and struggles of her ancestor to the world. The facts presented in the…

Harp Seals protect themselves from predators. Harp Seals play many roles in the food chain. According to Nature’s Children Seals “Seal-Time Meal-Time”, states that a Harp seal eats Herring, Capelin, and Krill. Harp Seals get eaten by Killer Whales and large sharks as stated in the website Oceana. Global warming is bringing down the birth rates of Harp Seal pups which is in agreement with the MarineBio website. This explains how Harp Seals play many…

was the largest marine predator in the history of the planet, vastly outweighing both the modern Great White Shark and ancient reptiles like Liopleurodon and Kronosaurus. Megalodon had a diet befitting an apex predator, feasting on the prehistoric whales that swam the earth's oceans during the Pliocene and Miocene epochs, but also chowing down on dolphins, squids, fish, and even giant turtles (whose shells, as tough as they were, couldn't hold up against 10 tons of biting force) Some of the…

The documentary, Blackfish (2013), directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite is about the negative outcomes that come out of maintaining orcas in captivity. This documentary utilizes numerous types of rhetorical strategies to persuade its audience to agree with the claims stated throughout the film. One of the main rhetorical strategies utilized by the filmmaker were ethos,pathos,and logos, also known Aristotelian appeals. The filmmaker demonstrates multiple examples of logos throughout the…

CLASSIFICATION AND FUN FACTS ABOUT DOLPHIN 10-B SOPHIA LEE REBECCA CZEKALSKI/ VICTORIA MORGAN Dolphin’s kingdom is Animalia. Spinner dolphins are multi-cellular and heterotrophic so they are classified under Animalia. This means they rely on other organisms for food. The cells that frame these animals don’t have a cell wall and most of the cells are organized into tissues, which are then put into particular groups of organs for function. Dolphins can take part in many complex…

The article explains that a sea otter population in Alaska started to decline rapidly because of pollution and attack from the predators and provides three reason of support. On the other hand, the professor states that predation is the most likely cause of the sea otters to decline and refutes each of the authors reason. First, The reading states that, the infections from pollution cause the sea otters to decline in Alaska oceans. However, The professors states that, sea otters are…