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A first-hand account of the lives of captive killer whales by one of the most experienced orca trainers to emerge from SeaWorld. For over two decades, he worked with 20 different whales on two continents, building intense relationships with them. As his understanding of the whales deepened, Hargrove came to doubt that their needs could ever be met in captivity. And after the deaths of two trainers, he was certain that SeaWorld's wildly popular programs...
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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...
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A scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of America's most beloved marine mammal park. It centers on the battle with the multimillion-dollar marine park industry over the controversial and even lethal ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity. Following the story of marine biologist and animal advocate at the Humane Society of the United States, Naomi Rose, the author tells the story of the two-decade fight against public relations-savvy...
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