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OK, now I see where you're coming from. The Petting tank is just that a petting tank. The Dolphins don't live in those tanks. They have a much larger one in back enclosure of the Dolphin Show stadium. Their Tank at Sea World San Antonio (where I used to work) is around 7-10 million gallons & 40ft deep.
When I was a kid I saw those dolphins in those petting tanks. I was horrified.
TWILITE22
reply to post by Indigent
I hope they do ban all whales and dolphins from seaworld, I refuse to go to these places. It's really a shame that these orca's are rounded up and separated from there families and caught in nets just for our viewing pleasure.
The Orca's know the game and try to protect their young from being caught the adults separate from the young and try to get the boats away from them.
I've not watched the documentary but my daughter did and it's heartbreaking.
These creatures do not belong in swimming pools regardless of the documentary!
edit on 8-3-2014 by TWILITE22 because: (no reason given)
kosmicjack
reply to post by grey580
Okay, let's say you are terminally ill, severely wounded or disabled...would you prefer to be with your family and spend your days free and in your own natural environment...or isolated and trapped in a confined space for the rest of your life?
bigfatfurrytexan
reply to post by Indigent
i read this on mobile a few days ago, so didn't post.
my wife watched this documentary a couple weeks ago, on Netflix. I listened with half an ear. Their argument is compelling, and supporting common sense. Essentially: these whales are going insane in captivity.
Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. But i find it hard trying to imagine a scenario where it would humane to do what we do to them in captivity. Whether the video is bogus or not, i would like to see someone provide more than pseudologic to dispute it.
iRoyaltyIndia have also recently given them non-human person status, due to scientific studies on their intelligence.
Essentially: these whales are going insane in captivity.