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Oct 12, 2011
The Orca Project releases a new video reveailing the differences between life for killer whale families in the wild and in captivity. ”A Better Way to See Orcas” is a powerful video that will change the way the public looks at orca captivity.

Apr 20, 2011
Ever since the brutal death of SeaWorld orca trainer Dawn Brancheau, the media has erroneously cited the marine park’s claim that killer whale Tilikum pulled her into the water by her ponytail. But why is this false theory important to SeaWorld?

Mar 18, 2011
The National Marine Fisheries Service continues to issue permits for the capture, import, export and transfers of marine mammals, including killer whales, despite failures in compliance with Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requirements.

Mar 14, 2011
In revealing exclusive interviews, former SeaWorld animal trainers are exposing the facts behind the secretive marine mammal entertainment industry, trainer injuries and deaths as well as the truth behind Killer Whales in captivity.

Mar 08, 2011
After more than four decades of performing, captive killer whale “Lolita” has fallen ill. All shows at the Miami Seaquarium have been cancelled, leaving her adoring fans from around the world with many unanswered questions.

Feb 28, 2011
Hours before the 1-year anniversary of the death of a killer whale trainer, SeaWorld announces they are spending tens of millions of dollars on new safety devices, drawing skepticism from former trainers, marine mammal professionals and journalists.

Feb 12, 2011
After the tragic death of a Killer Whale trainer last year, OSHA cited SeaWorld Orlando for the Willful act of knowingly placing its employees at risk. Now, the marine park will likely seek closed hearings before a federal judge.

Feb 11, 2011
A coalition of Dutch animal rights groups has retained the services of an attorney to represent “Morgan”, a young killer whale captured in the Wadden Sea, off the north coast of The Netherlands in June, 2010.

Feb 02, 2011
A Japanese aquarium releases the results of a Killer Whale necropsy performed on a female orca named "Nami" who died in captivity last month. She was found to have 491 stones, weighing 81.4 kg (179.5 lbs) in total, lodged in her stomach.

Jan 24, 2011
A new study is released with detailed observations, powerful photos and strong statistical calculations, for a look behind the scenes of Marine Parks and their ability to provide environments adequate for keeping captive orcas (killer whales) alive.


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