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So Deeply Terrifying !!!
Here it is - uploaded before chapter 7, because I have to update the lifespan data (as it is outdated by many years).
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anyways skyla did not die due to a broken heart because she was in captivity, stop that
Blackfish was accurate in some places and unaccurate in others. But the main point stays the same: whether they were born in captivity, rescued from a show, or taken from the wild they need to be cared for properly, with enrichment, sociality, and specialized healthcare.
Remember how orcas have that long dorsal fin? That fin weakens and bends in captivity, as seen at SeaWorld and in Free Willy. Orcas with that bent dorsal fin will die if released into the wild.
That fin helps them swim, turn, and guide themselves. When it is bent they cannot complete basic tasks such as hunting or evading predation/humans.
Remember that tiktok about the high school girl who bought a goldfish from the store and released it into the ocean? Regardless of good intentions, get informed first. Don’t cause more harm.
Your first paragraph was correct. But about dorsal collapse… Not quite.
Port and Starboard are two wild orcas with collapsed fins, but they’re hunting and surviving just fine. What caused their collapse is unknown, but it’s not a death sentence. They can be a sign of poor health, as K21 Cappuccino was seen with a collapsed fin shortly before his death, but they can’t be reliably used as health indicators.
Roughly 1% of males have collapsed dorsal fins, and no females recorded in the wild have collapsed dorsal fins. It impacts the way they swim and turn, which can impact their safety.
While outliers exist, marine biologists have been saying for years to not release those with collapsed dorsal fins back into the wild because it hinders their survivability, their chance at mating, and even the odds of being selected by a pod.
I’d love to see some sources on that, if you don’t mind. I’ve heard experts say orcas should not be released due to health problems, like broken and drilled teeth. Never have I heard dorsal collapse to be the primary issue. That would imply animals like Corky (who does not have any bend in her tall fin) are viable candidates for release, when in reality her health problems would likely kill her.
Wild orcas with collapsed dorsals get by just fine in the wild as far as I’ve read, seen, and heard. I‘d also like to see those sources.
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Can SeaWorld Really Send Our Killer Whales to China? Will They?
By: candace_calloway_whiting
“Ocean Kingdom is the first phase of transforming the last of the undeveloped Pearl River Delta islands into what Mr. Su describes as the “Orlando of China” which “will become the new benchmark for the theme park industry.” The Chimelong Group.
The short answer is yes, they can send the orcas to a foreign country.It is a viable option, and there are no regulations…
It’s here everybody! Andrew Foote got in contact after seeing our attempt at a Northern Isles catalogue and kindly gave us the file we have been so excited to see for many years!
It’s the full Northern Isles ID Chart! From 012 to 139 !
(includes west coast community as well)
No more ‘No Image Available’ ! We have permission to share it and you can view it viathis link. It is getting an update soon but for now it is rather exciting to look at the ID Chart and see if you can match any previous unidentified orca from photographs and also look at the newly released Icelandic Catalogue as well and see if you can find any new matches or ID’s for current matches!
Enjoy guys, we are!
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Orcas are some of the most effective predators in the ocean, and each population of them have developed unique hunting techniques that definitely earn them the “killer whale” title.
1 of my favourite songs of the year so far.
Lolita (Tokitae) needs our help. She’s needed our help for decades, but time is running out. 50+ years in a small concrete tank and she’s currently battling pneumonia. Please read Lolita’s story and check out Origami Whales Project for ways we can help.
https://www.facebook.com/OrigamiWhalesProject/posts/4541299599307935
Proceeds from this painting and print will be donated to Origami Whales Project (Founded by Peggy Oki) in support of the continued activism that has been ongoing for so many decades. Thank you for helping and thank you for your support.
The original painting (if anyone is interested in purchasing it) will provide 100% of the sale proceeds to Origami Whales Project. 20% of print sales will be donated as well. Please DM me or use the contact form on my website if interested in the painting. Prints can be found in my shop. ☺️
Lolita (Tokitae) is running out of time as her health deteriorates due to currently battling pneumonia. She has spent 50+ years in a small concrete tank. So, how can we help? Origami Whales Project (founded by Peggy Oki) has provided ways we can TAKE ACTION (letters, petition, etc). Please read Lolita’s story and the plans that have been thoroughly researched to help her live in the Salish Sea once again. I’m titling this painting “Reunion” in hopes of helping manifest that reality. Thank you for spreading the word and doing what you can.
Check out the post/info here: https://www.facebook.com/OrigamiWhalesProject/posts/4541299599307935
Have you seen Blackfish? Curious about orcas in captivity? Want to know more about how it affects them? Here is a comprehensive list of the bulk of the issues, from both pro-captivity and anti-captivity perspectives, to satisfy your thirst for knowledge about this controversial issue:
ANTI-CAPTIVITY SOURCES
General Overview of Orcas in Captivity:
- What IS so Bad About SeaWorld?
- Killer Controversy: Why Orcas Should No Longer be Kept in Captivity
- Killer Whales Don’t Belong in Captivity—and Here’s Why
- The Case Against Killer Whale Captivity
- Blackfish: How Captivity Affects Killer Whales
- Killer Whales Should Not be Held Captive
- The Debate: Anti-Captivity Views
- Blackfish Director: Killer Whales Don’t Belong in Captivity
Captures of Wild Orcas
- The Penn Cove Orca Captures
- Rounding Up Shamu with Don Goldsberry
- Orca Stories—Penn Cove—Don Goldsberry of SeaWorld Inc.
- The Heartbreaking Real-Life Capture of Orcas
- North Eastern Pacific Captures
- North Western Pacific Captures
- Icelandic Captures
- Impact of the Captures Between 1962 and 1973 on the Southern Resident Killer Whale Community
- Orca Pod Destroyed in Japan
- Russian Orca Capture 2003
- Russian Orca Captures: The Inside Story
- Two Orcas Taken in Illegal Capture in Russia
- Corky Hears Her Family
Heath Problems/Injuries/Unnatural Deaths in Captivity
- The Hidden Cost of Captivity: Orca Health of Killer Whales Exposed
- Dorsal Fin Collapse in Killer Whales Explained
- Winnie the Orca Ingests Coins, Tiles, and Other Objects
- Kotar’s Skull Crushed by Gate
- Captive Orcas and Mosquitoes
- Killer Whale Captivity: Is Shamu Stressed?
- SeaWorld Orca Missing Huge Chunk of Chin
- What’s Eating Keet, SeaWorld’s Captive Killer Whale?
- SeaWorld’s Killer Whales Doped Up on Valium to Deal With Captive Life
- Keto and Tilikum Express the Stress of Orca Captivity
Wild Orca vs Captive Orca Lifespans
- Life Expectancy of Orcas in Captivity
- Survival Rates in Captivity
- How Long Do Orcas Live?
- Everything Wrong With SeaWorld’s Claims About Orca Lifespan
- SeaWorld Talks Killer Whale Life Expectancy and Fails Miserably
- 103-Year-Old Killer Whale Roaming the Canadian Coast
- The Truth About Wild Orca Lifespans
- NOAA Statement on Wild Orca Lifespan
- Do Killer Whales Live Longer in a SeaWorld Tank or the Ocean?
Stereotypical/Abnormal Behaviors in Captivity
- When the Orcas Aren’t Performing
- Keet Blowing Bubbles
- Keet Blowing Bubbles Part II
- Kalia Lies Motionlessly On Slideout
- Tilikum Floats at Surface with Mouth Hanging Open
- Kamogawa Sea World Orcas Throw Themselves on Slideouts
- Ulises Floats Motionlessly
- Ikaika Lying on Bottom of Tank
- Corky in a Comatose State
- Gifs and Videos of Abnormal and Stereotypical Behaviors
Statements from Wild Orca Scientists
- Kenneth Balcomb on Captivity
- Eva Saulitis on Captivity
- Dr. Ingrid Visser Speaks on Orcas in Captivity
- Orca Expert (Paul Spong) Provides Insight
- Ken Balcomb and Lolita (end of video)
Info/Statements from Ex-Trainers
- Ex-SeaWorld Trainers Speak Out Against Captivity
- Kim Ashdown, Former Trainer
- Blowing the Whistle—Ex-SeaWorld Orca Trainers Speak Out
- Jeff Ventre, Former Trainer
- Former Trainer Says Killer Whale Captivity Causes Attacks
- Samantha Berg, Former Trainer
- Blackfish Backlash: Former SeaWorld Trainer Carol Ray Speaks with Latin Times About Movement Started by Controversial Film
- Exclusive Interview: Former SeaWorld Trainer John Jett PhD Talks Tilikum
Captive Orca Attacks and the Deaths of Trainers
- List of Attacks in Captivity
- The Debate: Dangers to Trainers
- Kasatka Attacks and Nearly Drowns Ken Peters [Video]
- Brian Rokeach Bitten and Held Underwater By Orkid [Video]
- Kyuquot Attacks Steve Aibel *note: video is incorrectly labled as Dawn Brancheau*
- Original Shamu Attacks Annette Eckis [Video]
- Attack at Marineland France [Video]
- Orca Lunges at Trainer at Japanese Aquarium [Video]
- Orkid and Splash Attack Trainer Tamaree and Break Her Arm [Video]
- Lolita Snaps at Guests [Video]
- Killer in the Pool (comprehensive report of the deaths of Keltie Byrne, Dawn Brancheau, and Daniel Dukes)
- Blood in the Water (Death of Alexis Martinez)
Aggression Between Captive Orcas
- The Death of Kandu 5
- Killer Whale Bled to Death After Breaking Jaw in Fight
- Do Orcas at Marine Parks Injure One Another?
- Trials of Tekoa
- Strikes, Bites and Blood: The Graphic Case for Releasing Morgan, the Wild-Born Orca, From Captivity
- Gudrun Attempts to Drown Daughter Nyar
- Shamu Cam Aggression [Video]
- Kalia Raking Ulises
The Issue of Lolita the Orca
- A Day in the Life of Lolita, the Performing Orca
- Lolita’s Life Before Capture
- Lolita’s Capture
- Lolita Today
- Lolita: Slave to Entertainment
- Liberating Lolita
- From Washington State to Miami, Florida: Lolita’s Story
- Lolita the Orca—Caught, Bought, and Betrayed by the Hertz Family
- Is There Hope for Lolita, the World’s Loneliest Orca?
- Lolita the Orca: Facts, Legal Issues, and How to Get Her Home
- Lolita’s Retirement Plan
Kiska, Canada’s Loneliest Whale
- Marineland Conditions for Killer Whale Still Substandard
- Marineland: Killer Whale Bleeding for Months, Trainer Says
- The Life of Kiska
- Marineland In Depth: Kiska Suffers at Marineland
- Free Kiska: The Loneliest Killer Whale in the World
- It’s Time to Relocate Kiska, the “World’s Loneliest Orca”
- Marineland Killer Whale is Ill
Argentina’s Only Captive Orca: Kshamenk
- Sam Simon Says Kshamenk is ‘Most Abused Orca in the World’
- Kshamenk History
- Kshamenk Needs Humans to Help Him, Not Exploit Him
- Free Kshamenk
- Kshamenk—Not What We Thought, Something Bigger
Legal Battles Involving Orca Captivity
- SeaWorld vs OSHA
- Court Denies SeaWorld Appeal of OSHA Citations
- Here’s All the Places Around the World That Ban Orca Captivity
- NY “Blackfish” Bill to Ban Orca Captive Orcas Approved by Senate Committee
- “Blackfish” Inspires California Orca Bill
- California Bill Would Ban SeaWorld Orca Shows
- Bill to Ban Captive Orcas Put on Hold in California
PRO-CAPTIVITY SOURCES
(Please note: I do not agree with nor endorse any of the articles below, but I included both sides of the argument for the sake of fairness. In addition, I know this list is small, but please understand that it is extraordinarily difficult to find orca-specific articles from a pro-captivity point of view that actually focus on orcas alone. If you know of any more articles, please message me and I will gladly include them on this list.)
Statements from SeaWorld
- Truth About Blackfish
- Health and Daily Care
- Lifespan
- Research Publications at SeaWorld
- FAQ
- Social Structure
- 69 Reasons You Shouldn’t Believe Blackfish
- SeaWorld Responds to Questions About Captive Orcas
Pro-Captivity Articles/Vidoes
wow this is amazing
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