Seaworld News
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A growing list of celebrities are joining the fight against seaworld and their captivity activities that has drawn considerable criticism in recent years.
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Brussels -
Saturday June 28 saw the second 'Close Dolphinaria in Europe' demonstration, which was held at the striking structure of the Atomium in the capital of Belgium, the heart of the EU.
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Former killer whale trainer John Hargrove, just announced a major book deal with Macmillan Publishing. 'Beneath the Surface' (working title), will hit the shelves early next year, and will reveal more insider info on SeaWorld's backstage operations.
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A leading orca scientist is challenging SeaWorld over the erroneous use of a self-authored paper describing dorsal fin collapse in wild killer whales.
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San Diego -
SeaWorld has confirmed that a young female killer whale is pregnant. Talking to CBS 8 News, SeaWorld said nine-year-old Kalia is due to give birth in December.
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San Diego -
Several sources from within SeaWorld have now confirmed to Digital Journal that nine-year-old killer whale Kalia is pregnant.
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San Diego -
A newly-released YouTube video caused a stir over the weekend after it showed SeaWorld staff performing an ultrasound on an allegedly pregnant young female orca in San Diego.
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Still battling controversy in the wake of the documentary Blackfish, court-filed documents reveal that SeaWorld has doped several killer whales with benzodiazepines — a class of drug that includes Valium and Xanax.
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A dolphin and whale advocate is taking on one of the world's leading leisure travel groups over selling tickets to UK tourists looking to visit marine parks located abroad.
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Los Angeles -
In another blow for SeaWorld, a state lawmaker introduced new legislation that would ban the use of killer whales during performances in California.
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Puerto De La Cruz -
Two months prior to the death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau, another SeaWorld-owned orca killed trainer Alexis Martinez. The official incident report filed after the accident, revealed several concerns.
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When you can't win in the court of public opinion, then skew the results. According to the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ), SeaWorld may have done just that to win a poll vote against the documentary Blackfish.
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The documentary Blackfish certainly made it the year of the orca, but there were several other notable achievements for cetaceans in 2013. These are the accomplishments voted on by advocates themselves.
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After SeaWorld bought defensive full-page ads in major US newspapers last week, criticism of the marine park chain is intensifying. The Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS), producers of the movie The Cove, fired another shot for advocacy yesterday.
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Orlando -
Blaming the withdrawal of several musical acts on pockets of "radical activists," SeaWorld took out full-page ads in eight major newspapers yesterday defending its operations. Two former SeaWorld trainers quickly offered a rebuttal.
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Dolphins suffer in captivity. These highly intelligent and self-aware creatures cannot be humanely kept in captivity. Therefore, a change in thinking in dealing with them is urgently required.
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Yesterday, the Florida Attractions Association (FAA) in defense of SeaWorld, stepped in to battle the backlash caused by the documentary Blackfish. They were supported by Theme Park Insiders.com who labeled activists as lazy.
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Orlando -
Following news yesterday that an eighth act had withdrawn from SeaWorld's Bands, Brew and Barbecue event, the Florida Attractions Association (FAA) is taking action on SeaWorld's behalf to negate what it calls "radical extremist groups."
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Miami -
SeaWorld continues to encounter backlash in the wake of the documentary, Blackfish. Rather than dissipating since premiering to record viewers on CNN last October, the Blackfish Effect is gaining momentum.
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New York -
Bombarded by an outcry of controversy over its decision to host a SeaWorld float in its famous Thanksgiving Day parade, the upscale department store refuses to back down.
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Read how a powerful film on SeaWorld, recently broadcast on CNN, is angering animal rights activists across the world. L.A.'s busy airport endured a horrific shooting Friday. What do your Facebook "friends" say about you? Welcome to this week's TopFinds.
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Around 1.4 million people tuned in to watch Blackfish when it premiered on CNN last week. It was good news for CNN but bad news for SeaWorld. From open letters to tweets and Facebook comments, SeaWorld is being battered by public opinion.
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SeaWorld perhaps believed it was the film that nobody would ever watch. Yet the premiere of Blackfish on CNN topped both Fox News and MSNBC from 9-11 PM in both the key news demo and younger viewers.
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A week-long series of specials about orcas in captivity culminates tonight with the premiere of Blackfish on CNN. Gabriela Cowperthwaite's damning documentary focuses on Tilikum, SeaWorld's prime bull orca.
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San Diego -
SeaWorld executives rarely respond to criticism beyond a sentence or two. But today, the vice president of zoological operations for SeaWorld San Diego, Mike Scarpuzzi, published an entire editorial in the U-T San Diego.
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Tilikum, SeaWorld's prime bull orca was captured off the coast of Iceland in November 1983. Now newly released documents finally pin down Tilikum's capture date and his exact location at the time of capture.
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Orlando -
Not content with four deaths and numerous injuries to trainers by its killer whales, SeaWorld is rolling out a big shot lawyer in an attempt to get its trainers back into the water with captive orcas.
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Still battling its OSHA citations, SeaWorld is lashing out at the movie Blackfish with a strange email sent to film critics. Labeling the film 'egregious and untrue,' SeaWorld it seems, is trying to close the gate after the orca has already bolted.
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With the deadline looming for a solitary orca held in captivity at Miami Seaquarium, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), is using original images of her capture to plead her case and launch a public pledge against captivity.
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With both David Kirby's book -- Death At SeaWorld debuting in paperback, and the documentary 'Blackfish' opening across US and UK theatres, July is looking to become Tilikum's month.
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SeaWorld San Diego
Buck the one-eyed sea lion at SeaWorld San Diego.
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Video Still/YouTube
Blackfish director Gabriela Cowperthwaite introduces the movie to a packed crowd at the Van Wezel Performance Art hall. The movie kicked off the 2013 Sarasota Film Festival.
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Jeffrey Ventre
L-R Back: Former SeaWorld trainers: Carol Ray; Jeff Ventre; John Jett and John Hargrove
Front L-R: Sam Berg and Bridgette Pirtle.
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Milan Boers
Tilikum at SeaWorld Orlando.
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Voice of the Orcas
Captured from the ocean in 1983, Tilikum's life revolves around entertaining the mass public at SeaWorld.
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Voice of the Orcas
This authentic but blurry image of the rescue attempt to deploy the net and aid Dawn was taken from the timeline of the camera at G Pool. Dawn's body was noted as lifeless at 7 minutes, with the 911 call still around 19 minutes from being forwarded to the Sheriff's office.
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Valeria Machado
Image taken from the top of the Atomium; the formation of the word “FREE” symbolising the power of individuals working together as a team.
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Blackfish - Magnolia Films
Tilikum performing at SeaWorld for entertainment and profit. The collapsed dorsal fin caused by captivity.
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Courtesy Voice of the Orcas/VOTO
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Voice of the Orcas
Keto, on loan from SeaWorld, resides at Loro Parque in Tenerife. Alexis is on the far right, leaning on Keto.
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Yours truly, Jenna, interacts with Betty, a Pacific white-sided dolphin at SeaWorld San Antonio on August 11th, 2010 during an "Adventure Camp" program at the park. SeaWorld San Antonio's Adventure Camp programs are aimed at students who have a strong interest in seeking animal-related careers and include several interactions and hands-on experiences with marine animals such as dolphins, beluga whales, sea lions, penguins, and sting rays. For college students, these programs are offered in March
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Protestors stood in formation for over an hour in silent remembrance of Europe's captive dolphins, past and present.
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Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project
The corpse of a dolphin is removed from a pen in Taiji. He has not survived the stressful capture.
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John Hargrove
Former SeaWorld trainer John Hargrove just secured a major book deal with Macmillan Publishing.
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Voice of the Orcas
Trainers periodically measure the dorsal fin of orcas in captivity.
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Voice of the Orcas
Keto, Tilikum and Taku exhibit dorsal fin collapse.
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Belgium's Atomium made an impressive backdrop for the demonstration.
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