Life for captive whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals is nothing like a life in the ocean. It is almost impossible to maintain a family group in captivity, a tragedy for whales and dolphins. When you see marine mammals in tanks or pools, consider what they have lost in order to entertain us.
Whales and dolphins swim long distances each day, sometimes in a straight line for 100 miles. Most seals and sea lions migrate hundreds of miles each year. How large is the average tank in a zoo or aquarium?
Dolphins are self-aware and capable of abstract thinking. When captured from the wild, they are ripped violently and traumatically from their social units. Japan's drive fishery is a particularly cruel example, in which many dolphins are slaughtered alongside the so-called "lucky" ones, who are sold to dolphin display facilities.
News & Events
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August 16, 2016
Long-term corporate campaigns from The HSUS prove that persistence pays off for animals
Consumers today want to see humane treatment for animals in all spheres—including food, fashion, and entertainment. Through its work with corporate leaders in various industries, The HSUS is making sure that people know what they’re getting when they buy a ticket, a coat, or an egg—and helping the animals who are part of the system get a better deal.
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August 9, 2016
Tons of fun: Not for everyone--taking captive elephants and orcas out of entertainment
Two companies are taking the first steps towards ending the use of captive wild animals in entertainment: Ringling Bros. has ended elephant performances, and Sea World is scaling back its orca program.
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March 17, 2016
La HSUS Felicita a SeaWorld por Comprometerse a Ponerle Fin a la Cría de Orcas
En un hecho dramático que abre el camino al eventual fin de la práctica de mantener orcas en cautiverio para su exhibición pública, SeaWorld anunció que suspenderá todos sus programas de cría de orcas para todas las 30 ballenas propiedad de la compañía.
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June 23, 2015
Jon Stewart Signs Off: Remembering The Daily Show Host's Takes on Animal Welfare
Jon Stewart, The Daily Show, Gene Bauer, Farm Sanctuary, John Hargrove, SeaWorld, McDonald's, Chris Christie, gestation crates, ivory trade
