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Anderson’s “Orca Behavior and Subsequent Aggression Associated with Oceanarium Confinement” states that, “a fundamental refocusing of our relationship with orcas is warranted, in favor of a new era characterized by mutual friendship, understanding, and much greater appreciation of these remarkable creatures than has been the case to date” (Anderson). In 1961, the practice of capturing wild orca whales to use for entertainment and educational purposes in amusement parks began; however, the captors knew little about the social complexity and strength of orcas. During this time, investors saw this magnificent animal as the proper investment to allocate revenue during the boom of amusement parks. After nearly forty years of orca captivity, researchers begin to unravel the nature of orca whales, and scientists now raise the question of if these powerful and intelligent mammals belong in captivity. Captors argue that captivity provides insight on a species is nearly impossible to study in the wild and promotes respect for the species. Activists and scientists plead that due to scientific data it is senseless to hold captive such a highly intelligent animal. Although activists and scientists create a convincing argument against orca captivity, millions of people flock to see orcas in captivity proving that

"People always wonder whether I believe SeaWorld should be closed down. I always say no. They have tremendous financial resources and could play a key role in creating sea sanctuaries which could be a profit-making endeavor. I believe people would flock to a site where a killer whale is being a killer whale for the first time -- something infinitely more satisfying than seeing a killer whale dance the Macarena." - Gabriela Cowperthwaite. Cowperthwaite, the director of the documentary film Balckfish, is one of many that urges for change at the infamous marine park SeaWorld. For years on end SeaWorld has been a place of family fun and amazement; using one animal in particular as their spokesman and main attraction, Killer Whales. However, in recent years that image has gotten more than just a meager makeover. Over the past six years, following the tragic death of Dawn Brancheau, SeaWorld and the captivity of Killer Whales has been under serious scrutiny. There have been several findings of how captivity negatively affects these great creatures and the conversation of keeping Killer whales has only been gaining momentum. It is clear that the death of Dawn Brancheau is what sparked societies ideological shift, yet another key part in the start of this discourse is, without a doubt, the release of Gabriela Cowperthwaite 's documentary film Blackfish.

Last, but definitely not the least, is the Atlanta Aquarium. My family and I did not even know this was attraction when visiting in 2005, we just happen to be visiting the week it opened. The aquarium always has a variety of sea life to view. The aquarium's animals are displayed in six different galleries: Georgia Explorer, Tropical Diver, Ocean Voyager, Cold Water Quest, River Scout, and Dolphin Tales. Each corresponds to a specific environment. The Georgia Explorer exhibit is geared

▪ Manly Aquarium – Plans to open a Native Animal zoo above the aquarium may lead to customers turning away from the zoo,

Offering a variety of field trip opportunities to discover the unique ecology of a barrier island, the Atlantic Ocean, and the salt marsh along with the abundance of creatures that inhabit

Eugenie Clark taught so many people about the importance of fish and sharks during her time and today, she also leaves a legacy that will inform her fellow scientists and ocean lovers for generations to come. (National Ocean

Imagine a place where you can see your favorite sea animals. Whales, dolphins, sharks, even penguins. Doesn’t that sound like somewhere you would enjoy going? SeaWorld is what comes to most people’s minds when they think of this, but is SeaWorld really that wonderful? Is SeaWorld truly what it’s hyped up to be? SeaWorld claims to be a sanctuary for animals where they keep animals like killer whales safe from the dangers of the world. Well, SeaWorld should really get a dictionary because a “sanctuary” is truly not what they give these animals. Orcas are the main attraction of SeaWorld but they are also one of the animals that suffer the most. Orcas in SeaWorld lifelessly float in their pool with little to no shade from the sun. In the wild,

This article presents the impact of low oxygen waters on Chesapeake Bay Zoo-plankton. Anoxia (oxygen deficiency) reduces the cope-pod abundances in Chesapeake's bottom waters, and disrupts the cope-pods inhabits towards the bottom and their migration to the surface. Also, cope-pods will have limited survival ability in low oxygen conditions in bottom waters. Results show the number of cope-pods surviving for 24 hours were significantly lower in water containing smaller milligrams of oxygen liter. Some will have a greater chance of survival because of their low metabolism that requires smaller oxygen. Low oxygen reduces the filtration rate of zoo-plankton and the filtration rate of the fresh water. Decreased filtration reduces metabolic rate in low-oxygen conditions, generally occur in the mesohaline part in summer. Low oxygen-levels may cut phyto-plankton and Cope pod's production. Lower oxygen concentration prevents hatching and the growth of eggs, which eggs could survive a few days if temperatures are cold and as the eggs sink to the bottom.

Long before the Florida Turnpike and the Interstate Highway System ramped up to full speed and swampland in Central Florida was paved over, Florida tourist venues and roadside attractions were an eclectic mix of fun, imagination, intrigue and amazement for everyone. From reptile farms, tropical gardens and aquatic springs to dolphin shows, old west towns and museums of the unique and strange, tourists visiting Florida were able to catch, either by design or on a whim, these venues, as they rolled down US highways 1,19, 41, 301 and all the off-the-beaten-path back roads. But as time marched on, so did the tourist, as they stayed on the interstate and headed for Orlando, to see what all the hub-bub was about in the early 1970s. The venues and attractions may be long gone, but they are not forgotten, as memories of the wonderful tourist and roadside attractions that were a piece of Florida history, are recalled.

This article is an informative commentary of which enlightens mostly animal advocates of an announcement about SeaWorld. This entails that SeaWorld in San Diego will no longer be performing killer whale shows. Therefore animals will no longer be used as performers but henceforth displayed in larger more naturalistic like settings. This article is in fact credible because

There is a relatively new movement that parallels the growing availability of information and technological advances. This movement is for open access to federal research results, scholarly articles, peer-reviewed journals, and the ability to publish and distribute freely without censorship. Currently those research programs funded by the federal government sit in a purgatory between allowing full access to the information generated, and the censorship of results based of bureaucratic decisions. This phenomena is world wide however, this essay will focus of the specific issue relevant to Canada. This movement to open access shows the changes in relation to the bureaucracy and federal system currently. While there are valid security threats with open access, the citizens in our state have a right to access information generated by the government they pay taxes to. This new age of technology allows access to information instantaneously and along with that comes the danger of misinformation, misrepresentation, and changes the dynamic between the government and population governed. The benefits can be seen relative to the Canadian fisheries example that will be discussed. Furthermore through the increased availability of accurate sources creates the opportunity for an involved, informed public. The trend toward open access to research results funded by the government alters the current relationship between state and citizens; to the extent it creates a more contemporary form

Throughout the book, Montgomery compares the personalities of the octopuses she meets in the aquarium to the others she has known, and also those that she has encountered in the wild. Towards the end of the book, she goes through the process of learning how to scuba dive in hopes of meeting wild octopuses in their natural habitats

The South Carolina Aquarium has been working long and hard to save aquatic life. See for yourself some of the unique sea creatures that they have house here such as the American alligator, the brook trout, burrfish, the Spanish hogfish, the sand tiger shark, and many more. They have more than 5,000 animals in the aquarium, which you can explore through an exhibition there called the Mountain Forest. This aquarium also houses other exhibitions such as the coastal plains and has a touch tanks for fearless visitors. You can visit these exhibits for a truly interesting aquatic experience. You may also visit the Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery. It is a hospital and rehabilitation center for sick and injured sea turtles. Check out these hotels

Randall L. Eaton proposes that naturalistic aquariums are a better option than the aquariums we have around today. He first specifies his reasoning for finding regular aquariums to be insufficient living for orcas and dolphins and then gives the alternative choice of naturalistic aquariums. Eaton speaks about how orcas are adapted to move through vast stretches of water on a regular basis. Orcas are social creatures, as social as

It was dark outside. Clouds loomed over the skies as I walked into the enormous colorful building. Blazing rays of LED lights shone through the entrance’s translucent windows. Brightness and gleams engulfed my vision like a wildfire. My eyes blink, trying to focus where I was walking. As I paced myself through the crowded corridors of the large hallway trying to find my group of friends, I could see murals of sea animals everywhere and signs directing where each exhibit was. Animated and overjoyed, I pranced to the first exhibit where the baby sand sharks were. They were extraordinary, swimming around their tank but sadly not able to leave their confined space. Their tank only allowed them to swim continuously in circles. Although animals in captivity tend to live longer than animals in the wild, it is depressing to mull over how they were stripped of their freedom. There was nowhere to escape when housed in such small enclosures.