Captive dolphins face uncertain futures. They deserve better
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June 19, 2025
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Author: Naomi Rose
In this op-ed for the Tampa Bay Times, Dr. Naomi Rose, AWI’s senior scientist in marine mammal biology, discusses the challenges in caring for orcas and dolphins in captivity and providing them with a dignified retirement. As Dr. Rose writes, “Clearly, these facilities must be held accountable for the untenable situation they created. While they like to blame animal advocates, they alone are the reason so many cetaceans — intelligent, beautiful, amazing beings — face an uncertain future.”
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