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The Plight of Captive Killer Whales Between 1966 and 1970, more than 200 orcas were captured from Puget Sound, Washington to fill marine parks like SeaWorld (“Historical”). Ted Griffin and Don Goldsberry invented a technique to catch them. Boats herded the animals into a bay where the men deployed a net to catch them (Blackfish; “Historical”). As the men were closing the nets, they used explosives to herd escaping killer whales back into the nets (Kirby 153). Ralph Munro, an assistant to Dan…

Ahab’s is the only one who uses charts and scientific reason, partly because he is seen to be this self-reliant character and partly because he is obsessed with the thought of capturing the white whale, to the extent that he does. Ishmael explains that to those who do not understand whaling and whales in general, attempting to chart where they will be in a giant ocean appears to be hopeless. He responds to this by saying, “but not so did it seem to Ahab, who knew the sets of all tides and…

The book Whale talk sends a message to readers that relate in today’s society that there is a lot of violence and abuse going on in the world. Violence and abuse is one of the many topics Chris Crutcher touches on in Whale talk. Chris Crutcher shows how many people been have effect by violence and abuse. He shows how it can lead to bullying and mental/physical harm. The book Whale talk gives a real feel on how many people face challenges with violence and abuse. The Toledo blade there was a…

extinct in mere years. Experts believe that the government must act fast to save the population. The major threat to the whale population is entanglement in fishing gear. Over 85 % of whales have been caught up with fishing gear at least once. Entanglement can lead to infections, cuts and starvation. All of which can lead to death. Entanglement is more deadly to female whales. This is because they need a higher storage of fat for reproduction and nursing their young. If a female gets entangled…

It appears like Japan does not really care about the global ban on whales. It has been reported that Japan will continue their hunting of whales after a 365 day drought. Japan seems convinced about the idea that whales don't deserve to live. It has been announced that Japan will only do it, however, on a limited level and it will not be a full on whale killing spree. SO MANY DISAGREE WITH JAPAN KILLING WHALES There are many environmental groups and various governments that completely…

Killer Whales should not be kept in captivity at seaworld. Orcas are called Killer Whales, but they’re actually Dolphins. The name “Killer Whales” actually comes from the fact that they kill whales. Have you ever wondered what animals are capable of when they are frustrated with humans? There are many reasons why Killer Whales should not be kept in captivity, many people see Seaworld as a place to go explore and see Marine animals do extraordinary things but what the people don’t know is how…

compassion In Marina Keegan’s essay, Why We Care About Whales, Marina claims on how humans value the life of humans and the life of non-human animals. The essay starts with a social occurrence of emerging beached whales. A natural force that is created by the movement of both the moon and the Earth push whales to the beach. While giving a detailed, vivid explanation of how beached whales die, Marina maximizes the sadness and lamentation of whales’ deaths. Furthermore, she describes her…

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…

over if killer whales should or should not be kept in captivity is becoming more widespread and well-known, simply because of attractions like SeaWorld and improving technology that extend further opportunities for research. The first article Why Killer Whales Shouldn’t Be Kept in Captivity by the SOS Dolphins organization, written August 7th, 2017, portrays an argument over the negative effects of using Orcas on display in captivity. The second article Research Helps Wild Whales from the…

years, local fishermen have hunted whales, and the food source was considered part of their tradition and culture.” Despite, a ban and moratorium imposed by the International Whaling Commission. Norwegians, have continued to hunted whales as they have for centuries. The meat that is harvested from the whales is used for food and to sustain the livelihood of families residing on the coastal regions of the country. Like Norway, Japan has a long standing history of whale fishing to sustain both…