A Fall from Freedom. Sea Mammals in Captivity
Description
Possessing what amounts to an alien form of intelligence, whales and dolphines also impart a sense of freedom and fellowship when observed in their natural environment. But when captured and penned in, they tell a different story-and often a tragic one. This film exposes the sordid history of the captive whale and dolphin business, which continues to this day. Viewers learn about the illegal trapping and transport of orcas, the thousands of dolphins that are killed in order to provide marine parks and aquariums with replacement animals, and the tendency of these facilities to miseducate the public about ocean life. Includes interviews with scientists, activists, marine biologists, former trainers, and current and past marine park officials.
Runtime
81 min
Subjects
- Aquatic animal welfare (1)
- Nature (209)
- Reproduction (175)
- Environmental policy (316)
- Natural resources (402)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Captive marine mammals (1)
- Biodiversity conservation (67)
- Human ecology (350)
- Animal behavior (299)
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Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2011
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