comment on Debunking Captivity:
One quote that stands out is, "No state of the art captive aquarium or marine park can ever meet the complex physiological and psychological needs of a dolphin, or most other animals, for that matter."
Her article lays out a logical argument against captivity, and I wonder how parks like Sea World are actually allowed to exist. My hope is that more people boycott such parks, and learn more about nature by being in nature and natural environments.
This article brings me back to memories of going to the zoo in Houston, Texas in the late 70's. As a small child, I remember wondering why all these animals were caged and got really upset seeing the gorillas indoors with painted greenery on the walls. I know zoos have evolved to create more natural habitats for the animals, but still, unless they are being rescued or being assisted to reproduce if threatened by extinction, why must we hold them in captivity for our entertainment?!
My heart hurts when I think of the incredibly emotional intelligent mammals suffering in those sea prisons! I was especially moved after watching the documentary Blackfish.
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