The topic of keeping marine mammals in captivity has been a controversial issue for many years now. The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, also known as the WDCS, recently wrote the article, “Keeping Marine Mammals in Captivity in Theme Parks is Cruel”. The WDCS’s main worry is to discover a way for marine mammals to be removed from captivity, which they would argue is not a place for wild animals to be kept. This committee is reaching out to persuade people about the wrong of keeping animals in confinement and how it damages the creatures’ reality of life. As for George Mannina, he establishes the opposing viewpoint of this issue. Mannina, the author of “Keeping Marine Mammals in Captivity in Theme Parks Promotes Conservation”, considers …show more content…
“The findings of a 1996 MORI Poll demonstrated that 85% of those surveyed thought it was ‘unacceptable’ to keep whales and dolphins in captivity. The main reason quoted was: ‘it’s not natural’ and ‘they should be swimming freely in the sea’.” (WDCS, para. 5) These parks continue to keep marine mammals in captivity based off the income they make from others watching these dolphin/whale shows. Many people that visit these mammals are not aware of the dangers even threatened to them. “There is a concern that there may be disease transmission between dolphin and human, plus the danger of potential aggressive behavior, which has been documented.” (WDCS, para. 10) The opposing viewpoint looks at shows as increasing ones knowledge about these animals. Even though the lives of these creatures cannot possibly be validated in a tank. In conclusion, the WDCS favors the lives of the dolphins they believe should not be kept for the soul purpose of the entertainment for …show more content…
Without observing marine mammals in oceanaria the 'magnificent interest' in marine mammals will be lost and 'none will ever see them and none will care about them and they will be extinct. If it were not for these organizations and the public exposure you have on these animals in the first place, these matters wouldn't be brought to the attention of the public.'"
With public display, these magnificent animals are protected to present future generations. This connection teaches the behaviors of each marine mammal and the habits they stay in. (Mannina, para. 4) Teaching adults and children about these marine mammals would better help others understand the importance of protecting them in oceans and not having a negatively impact on their environment. Ninety-seven percent of those who visit these theme parks say their experience with these cetaceans impacted their thankfulness and understanding of them. (Mannina, para.
The experiments on the caged animals are unproductive because when the animals are caged, their natural habits and behavior changes (Jones, 1991). Most of the Australians like to see creatures roaming and playing in their natural habitat. The same thing goes for the international visitors. They do not come to Australia to see captive animals, rather they want to see the real natural beauty and diversity of Australia in the wild environment. If the marine parks are not closed, then Australia will lose its tourist attraction. Moreover, these marine parks capture several important animals like dolphins and make them detached from their natural and normal habitat. They are kept in such an atmosphere that is not at all acceptable at any cost. If a human being loses his house, his relatives, and his society then he becomes destroyed. The same thing goes for these animals. Therefore, this is a clear violation of ethical norms. These marine parks offer only a handful of benefits, and a long list of disadvantages that can affect every part of the society, economy, ethics and environment. Thus, Daly's claim seems to be relevant and
Currently, live whale performances have become well liked for tourists to visit. When they are there, they only see what they want to see and do not care or want to know all about the complications the whales go through just to make people smile. The documentary “Blackfish” exposes the truth about the whales, their habits, and why they act the manner they do when in captivity. The inhumane treatment of whales in captivity causes negative effects on the animals which, in turn, affects the humans who care for them.
The most effective piece of this documentary, however, was neither the structure of the film nor the specific questions that one is forced to answer regarding the ethical treatment of these killer whales, but the overall questions of whether or not these corporations should be allowed to continue their cycle of abuse toward the animals and whether or not we, as patrons, should encourage their behavior by giving them a monetary profit every day, every month, and every year. Ignorance is forgivable, but with the knowledge given in this documentary: the final two questions raised should be able to answer themselves.
“Whales provide us with the food for our bodies, bones for our tools and implements and spirits for our souls.” “We haven’t hunted the whale for 70 years but have hunted them in our hearts and in our minds.” “Whales are a central focus of our culture today as they have been from the beginning of time.”
711 million people a year sponsor the act of kidnapping, torture, and starvation around the world. If you’ve ever been to a zoo, aquarium or a Seaworld park, you’re one of those 711 million people. Lately, controversy has struck the world over the treatment of animals in those types of facilities. There are many good rehabilitation centers in zoos worldwide that help injured, endangered or ill animals, which is why a lot of people do support them. However, there is a darker side to these parks and facilities. These animals cruel pasts and hidden lives will never be heard unless we help. Help them escape their tortured lives, and see their families they were ripped from when they were only babies. Be the voice of the voiceless and shut down
When an intelligent animal accustomed to swimming in thousands of miles of open ocean is placed in an environment only twice its size, is separated from its species, and is forced to perform tricks, there are bound to be consequences. The captivity of these animals should be banned and National Reserves and whale tours should be used to educate the public while admiring these animals' true beauty. There are few experiences more meaningful than witnessing a killer whale enjoying the freedom of the open ocean.
The Sea Shepherds are group of volunteers who try to protect the sea animals, and capture criminals who kill the animals without permits. Their website has many purposes, one dedicate to collect donations from the reader. Furthermore, they want to protect the ocean wildlife. The website audience includes people who want to protect the ocean, and they want to save the sea animals which will likely be extinct. They offer the audience a chance to donate, volunteer, and stay up to date with ongoing issues involving marine life. This website is outstanding because the sea shepherds host a successful website that effectively reaches out to the audience through appealing to the reader's emotions, logic, and credibility.
How amazing is it that you can be face to face with an animal of that size? Well, I wish I'd known then what I know now. In the following paragraphs, I will start off with the difference between the life of a wild orca in the wild versus their life in captivity, and I will end with reasons as to why families should not participate and give their time and money to these companies who commit such inhumane acts. I hope that towards the end of this essay, you will change your view on wild orcas and not look at them as just an animal that is used for entertainment purposes. Sea World has been known to lie to the public when it comes to giving facts about these killer whales they have captive.
In February of 2010, a woman named Dawn Brancheau died while working as an animal trainer at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. There has been a large amount of debate about the circumstances surrounding her death—some say she slipped and fell, while others say that she was dragged in by one of the orcas, Tilikum. The controversy over her tragic death brought this question to the surface: should parks like SeaWorld be closed down for safety reasons? While this argument has been going on for a long time, the death of Brancheau spurred a wave of debates about whether the park should be allowed to remain open. On one side, people believe the parks should be shut down and the animals should be released from captivity in an effort to protect the animals and the humans. On the other side of the argument, people believe the parks should be kept open because of the benefits they offer to the world in education and conservation. In light of SeaWorld’s recent transitions, I believe the park should remain open to the public.
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In 2013, Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s documentary, ‘Blackfish’ was presented at the Sundance Film Festival. The film featured a SeaWorld killer whale, Tilikium, and his involvement in three deaths that were claimed to be “accidents.” Former SeaWorld trainers were interviewed in the film and shared their recollection of events and how little was told to them by the parks. The film received most of its attention when the CNN network introduced the documentary. SeaWorld responded to the film by stating that the film was “inaccurate and misleading.”
The capture and control of a breathtaking and majestic creature such as a killer whale is a very tedious subject. Most of the general public would enjoy viewing a show where these giant mammals jump out of the water and perform stunning tricks for viewer satisfaction. But what the public doesn’t see, or realize is that these animals could be severely depressed and could be lacking mandatory stimulation through social bonds and other factors the ocean could give them rather than an oversized bath tub. The ethicalities of keeping such an intelligent animal like an orca in captivity has been under scrutiny for years in the marine biology community. Despite the controlled environments for orcas, these environments cause psychological and social problems to the animals and are worse than nature. There is a distinguishable trait in killer whales in captivity that doesn’t appear in whales in the wild, the dorsal fin of the animal in captivity almost always droops over to one side or the other, and less than one percent of all whales in the wild have been recorded in having this trait. This could be directly related to the depressing life an orca in captivity faces in a closed off world with limited stimulation from the animals incredibly in depth social attributes.
The documentary “Blackfish” is a captivating documentary centered around the famous orcas at the marine amusement park SeaWorld. Through poignant storytelling and real footage captured at the park, the documentary uncovers the suffrage of the captive orcas at SeaWorld. Furthermore, the documentary delves into the many incidents involving the orcas attacking numerous SeaWorld trainers. Throughout the documentary, past SeaWorld trainers, marine scientists, and fisherman, explain how complex the orca species are and how it’s dangerous for both people and orca to keep them in captivity. To begin with, the main argument in “Blackfish” is that it’s unethical and unsafe to keep orcas in captivity.
The Cove is a film of activism, a film meant to move the hearts of individuals who love and support the rights of mammalian sea-dwellers like that of whales, porpoises, and most importantly dolphins. Produced in 2009 by the Oceanic Preservation Society it offers a unique perspective, when compared with other activist documentaries. In The Cove the producer and co-founder of the Oceanic Preservation Society was actually personally involved in the filming efforts and worked directly with dolphin trainer Richard O’Barry in drawing light on the events occurring in a private cove in the city of Taiji, Japan. The documentary is, of course, very biased towards the topic, with obvious pro-animal rights leanings supported indirectly with a strong utilitarian basis. When analyzing documentaries such as this it is vitally important to take as objective a perspective as possible, though humanity tends to be innately prone to bias, and scrutinize through perspectives that have established ethical guidelines.
As a mariner its important to know about the marine life, that was one reason I have chosen this topic for my today’s short presentation.