Terri Sth East Qld

Sea World Director of Marine Sciences Trevor Long is worth his weight in Platinum when it comes to marine wildlife. I have personally worked with him on rescues. I have his personal mb # & have called him mid weekend while he is out on his boat with family and nothing in regards to helping marine wildlife is too much for him. He has also be recognised by his peers for his knowledge, dedication, expertise (include designing a harness for beached whale rescues). He is extensive involved in Marine Wildlife Conservation. SEA WORLD ICON RECEIVES INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARD http://mediacentre.myfun.com.au/press/press_details.cfm?pressid=222&location=7 I love Sea World Australia, they do some unbelievable things for Maine Wildlife. The same can NOT be said for the thirteen other Marine Parks in the world who’s ONLY priority is money. They are working on legislation that prohibits “rubber necks” from going near a beached whale Australia wide. In past Sea World rescuers have been abused by rubber necks. Sea World Australia staff are especially trained to rescue whales and then ignorant idiots abusing them & telling what should be doing. Yes I am saying that anyone that supports Sea World USA or any of the 13 Marine Parks around the world are ignorant, selfish & self centred. Are you aware that Sea World in USA now drill out Orcas death so they can’t bite trainers. No anaesthetic, no pain relief ect. But then with people like you who live their lives either being ignorant or immoral. It is OK to go & have fun enjoy a show where wild animals suffer cruelty. This study from the UK about Orcas in captive HELL. “Dying to Entertain you.” First the facts: At least 134 orcas have been taken into captivity from the wild since 1961. One hundred and six (79%) are now dead. (An additional male escaped after 2.25 years in captivity. His fate is unknown.) Of the 107 which died, average length of survival in captivity was under six years (range: 1 day - 27.2 years). Most captives die before they reach their early 20s, yet in the wild, females may live as long as 80 years or more. As of August 2000, a total of 49 orcas (26 wild-caught and 23 captive-born calves) are held in 13 marine parks in five countries.1 There is also a male orca, Keiko, now in a seapen in his native Icelandic waters, as the second stage of a rehabilitation and release programme. Of 59 known pregnancies in captivity since 1968, only 23 calves (38%) have survived. Sea World owns 22 orcas, 44% of the world-wide captive total. Around 10 million people visit Sea World parks annually. Sea World has itself estimated that as much as 70% of its income derives from visitors attracted by the orca shows.2 What you aren’t prepared to educate your self so you can continue to be ignorant? People like should “Pay if Forward”. Give back to society, the planet what ever. Volunteer at a Marine Park and actual do some good.

I have two DVDs purchased in Australia and they both are multi region. I only took a ‘shot’ at selfish & self centred Aussie. If you aren’t that sort of Aussie you should feel guilty & respond as you have. And for people who want to see & interact with wild dolphins there are many places in most Aussie States to do that. But beware dolphins get rough with humans they also BITE hard.

Blackfish is available on DVD & Blu Ray to buy. I am sure it can be hired too. I bought my copy from Mighty Ape. Everyone should take time to watch “The Cove” too. Of all the animals, man is the only one that is cruel. He is the only one that inflicts pain for the pleasure of doing it. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) Source: "The Lowest Animal" What is with people, greed & money is more important than being ethical & moral? If people want to see whales/dolphins go out on Sea World’s Whale Watching Boats. Why do human have to cage any wildlife? But then Aussie have the world record for massacring wildlife and have caused the extinction of more animals in 226 years (White man’s invasion) than any other country has in thousands of years. And every year we are adding more to the extinct list. You failed to mention the trespasser that was killed also had his penis & testicle ripped off. Why didn’t the Night Trainer hear screams?