Mammals In Captivity

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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.

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