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China Overtakes US in Captive Orca Numbers
Investigators have confirmed that, for the first time, China has overtaken the United States as holder of the highest number of captive orcas (22). A report released today by the China...
SWIMS Act Reintroduced to Phase Out Public Display of Captive Whales
Bill would prohibit breeding, wild capture, import, and export of four whale species The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds US Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Suzan DelBene...
The “Blackfish” Legacy: Captive Marine Mammal Industry Continues Decline
A decade after the documentary “Blackfish” examined the ethics and consequences of keeping orcas in captivity, marine theme parks and aquariums that feature cetaceans are struggling to remain relevant. According...