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| A new Humane Society report says orcas should not be captive |
Recently, marine parks and resorts in the United States, and around the world, have come under increased pressure to release their captive marine mammals, particularly those that participate in "swim with dolphins" programs or aquatic shows. Proponents argue that the presence of dolphins and whales in these parks and resorts is integral, and serves not only as entertainment, but raises public awareness and encourages oceanic conservation. Indeed, orca and dolphin shows have been a mainstay of the these parks and resorts for decades, often reaping greats profits. Animal rights activists argue that these are not only highly intelligent animals, sometimes surprisingly so, but very often dangerous predators. Thus, their captivity sets the stage for potentially perilous situations—for both the humans and the animals. Sadly, we were reminded of this in 2010, when a SeaWorld orca killed its trainer. Is the captivity of these animals for primarily entertainment purposes appropriate? What is our responsibility as consumers? Does our participation in these shows or programs signify our approval?
Include at least two of the following in your discussion:
- "So Wrong, But Thanks for All the Fish" (San Antonio Current)
- "Activist Sursara Sends Message to SeaWorld: Captivity is Not Conservation" (Examiner.com)
- "Report Outlines Why Orcas Shouldn’t be Captive" (Orlando Sentinel)
- "In Defense of SeaWorld" (Pressruns)
Above located in the eR.
Required:
- MLA Style
- Must be exactly two-full pages in length
Due: Th 9.29 (Sec. 6) / Fr 9.30 (Sec. 43)
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