I was sent this map without a source but I thought it was impressive nonetheless. It shows the SeaWorld parking lot in yellow. The green dot is where Orcas spend their lives.

edit: This is Seaworld San Diego, California

  • MagnificentSteiner@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    2 months ago

    It’s awful how they keep them in captivity.

    For anyone who hasn’t seen it, I recommend watching the Blackfish documentary.

    • BoosBeau@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I have strong feelings about the animals in the Sea World exhibits, particularly the Orcas and Dolphins. However, I contracted for Sea World Orlando for 5 years as an entertainer and often had to be “back-stage” or “back-area.” I watched Blackfish and it did NOT represent the experience that I, or any other team member I worked/talked with had. It felt very sensationalist and not grounded in reality (or at least, the reality I witnessed for 5 years). If you watch it, I’d just approach it with some scrutiny, because it really didn’t come off as a “documentary” to me.

      • PhoenixDog@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Blackfish is the animal version of Supersize Me. While it genuinely does a good job showing the conditions and plausibility of the topic, it does it at such a sensationalized and over complicated fashion it takes everything away from the message.