Orcas in Captivity

see what the controversy is all about

education? entertainment? - or - exploitation?
you decide!

Every Great Theme Park Has An Unforgettable Ride. When it comes to memorable experiences, perhaps nothing compares with sitting on the back of a killer whale. At any number of his Sea World TM shows, Shamu graces some lucky child with a thrill that is shared by the entire audience. Maclean's magazine advertisement, November 18, 1991.

Photo1995 Kelly Bullock

	current distribution of known captive orcas			aggression toward other captives - some examples
	the global industry - worldwide live-captures at a glance			notable quotes
	Sea World's orcas			the times, they are a-changing
	known pregnancies/births of captive orcas			the light side
	questionable captive breeding management			recommended reading
	aggression toward trainers - some examples			links - links - links

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