Fin whale

It is hard to imagine a life without the childhood trips to the zoo, the circus, and other animal based attractions. It is even harder to imagine a daily life without digging in to a hamburger and washing it down with a cold glass of milk. It is almost impossible to imagine a life where one does nothing wrong, but it subject to abuse and torture for selfish purposes of another species. Animal exploitation is a common yet overlooked practice all around the world. Helpless animals are poked, prodded

In captivity, they are limited to the distance they are allowed to swim. They travel in small, repetitive circles and are unable to get the amount of exercise required for them to live a healthy life (Aquariums and Marine Parks). Dolphins and whales communicate and navigate with one another by echolocation. When placed in an arena with restricted walls, the vibrations from their calls bounce off the pool’s glass and drive the sea animal insane (Aquariums and Marine Parks). Being in a small pool

orcas, also known as killer whales. These whales are quite difficult to view in the wild, but can now be seen for a simple fee. Orcas are known to be one of the smartest mammals. They are friendly, and this has caused people to take advantage of them. For the past sixty years, people have brought these massive creatures into their aquariums to make a profit from their exhibitions. Often, without considering the orcas' quality of life. While kept in captivity, killer whales are forced to do many tricks

Dolphins, cousins to whales, member of the family Delphinidae, and an animal that captures the heart of anyone who sees one. This powerhouse of a marine mammal can swim at speeds of up to thirty-five miles per hour and renowned for the fact that they can jump out of the water, a feat meant to both conserve energy and to get places quicker. When they swim, they are as graceful as a swan and as playful as a little child. Well, read on to find out more about these amazing creatures. When you see a dolphin

Every year Florida’s wildlife animal numbers decrease at an alarming rate. Endangered animals exist all over the world, but Florida’s official state animal is one of the most endangered animals in the entire world. The main reason some animals become declared as endangered is humans. Humans have caused a huge toll on the wildlife’s lifespan and have become a burden in their natural way of living. It is how the human population behaves that decides whether these animals can live a normal life or pushes

Whales are some of the ocean’s most fascinating amphibious beings. They possess highly acquired communication skills and are believed to have an intelligence level equal to, and in some species, surpass that of the human brain. The biological, anthropological, and marine educational communities have studied the whale in a way that sheds light onto the studies of evolution as well. Yet, there are industries that subject these animals to captivity, hindering the natural development of these animals

Whale sharks are like most other sharks. They are an endangered species but people don’t realize it. Wait, sharks are endangered? Yes, and one of the reasons is actually people don’t know they are. Sharks, especially the whale shark, are coming closer and closer to extinction. Why? Just how many whale sharks are there if they’re endangered? In order to save endangered species like the whale shark, learning about them can actually be the best place to start. This special type of shark actually has

record of unhealthy orcas, their aggressive killer whale, Tilikum, and their dishonesty to the public. At SeaWorld, animals have access to 24/7 veterinary care, so they should be healthier than their wild counterparts, but that is not the case. Many factors determine the overall well-being of an animal, so the average lifespan of an animal remains a crucial factor. In orcas, this remains one of the biggest differences between captive and wild whales. The lifespan of an orca drastically reduces in

Killer whales are SeaWorld’s main attraction. The Shamu show is something children of all ages can enjoy over and over again. Watching these big powerful marine mammals soar in the air with such grace and easy. The magnificence of these mammals never cease to amaze mankind. Killer whales are the largest member of the dolphin family. SeaWorld has three parks in California, Texas, and Florida. SeaWorld is a billion-dollar corporation that will not spend the money to properly house these large

Environmental Impact upon the Oceans and International Law When looking at the environment of the Earth's oceans, it is important to realize that the entire ocean is composed of a different base material than the rest of the mass of the world, this of course, being water. While on the surface this seems elementary, the complications when looking at the environmental impacts occurring can cause serious complications that can affect the problem immensely. Acid rain, for instance, can effective