Tag Archives: Miami Seaquarium
24Oct
Alleged Dolphin Abuse at Miami Seaquarium
The diets of nine dolphins at Miami Seaquarium’s Dolphin Harbor were severely cut for the purposes of ensuring the animals performed better
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12Apr
Dolphin Charges Trainer at Miami Seaquarium
With decades of evidence clearly demonstrating that dolphins and other whales do not belong in captivity, it’s no surprise that a dolphin
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04Mar
Are Lolita’s Performing Days Over?
Lolita might have just performed her last shows. On March 3, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted a license to The
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27Feb
One Dolphin’s Story: Lolita
Quick Facts Born: 1966 (estimated) Captured: August 8, 1970, Penn Cove, Washington, United States On August 8, 1970 at approximately four years
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07Oct
Serious Problems Cited During Miami Seaquarium Inspection
A newly-released report, authored by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has citied serious problems during
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18Aug
Dolphin Company’s Newest ‘Acquisition’ – Miami Seaquarium
If you’re appalled by this blog’s cover image of a full-grown orca performing in a tiny tank for paying visitors, you’re not
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18Mar
When the Show’s Over
While aquariums and marine parks will have you believe there is much to be learned from captive dolphin shows, the real education
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13Aug
It’s No Longer an Option NOT to Listen
For 1000 miles, Tahlequah grieved – while her baby decomposed. Born on July 24, the calf would live only about 30 minutes
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03Nov
Little Transparency Over Disappearing Dolphins
Research often follows its own path. In seeking out one fact we inadvertently trip over another; such as dolphins disappearing from aquariums.
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18Sep
When Natural Disasters and Captive Cetaceans Collide
During and after Hurricane Irma’s devastating assault on Florida, the world’s attention was tightly focused on the impact to human life. What few
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