Since the release of the movie Blackfish in 2013, the concern for killer whales in captivity had been on the rise, specifically Sea World's treatment of the animals. Recently Sea World has been banned from capturing these animals in the wild and raising them in captivity. But even more recently, Sea World has decided to stop doing their Killer Whale show entirely starting in 2016. Wether they made that decision out of concern for the animals or pressure from publicity, it was the right decision. The fact that this issue was supported by so many people is similar to the reform movements during the 1850s like the mental patient reform movement powered by Dorthea Dix.
This event represents the power that the people have to make changes. As an animal lover and a part-time resident of Orcas Island, an island off the coast of Canada that whales frequent, I fully support Sea Worlds decision to do the right thing and leave these animals alone. They weren't meant to live in captivity and they have very strong emotions about being separated from their families. It isn't right for innocent creatures to have to suffer for the entertainment of humans.
Source: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/09/seaworld-san-diego-phase-out-killer-whale-show/
Totally agree and am glad that these animals will be spared the brutal life of constant entertainment. This just proves that these movements can do good and will work.
ReplyDeleteOlivia Browne Period 6
ReplyDeleteI am very glad to see justice for these poor, defenseless Orcas.