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Captivity In The Film Blackfish: Seaworld

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In 2013, the film Blackfish was released into the wild world of propaganda. This documentary dives into the seemingly problems with the sea-park industry, specifically SeaWorld, and attempts to expose how intelligent these mammals are. Blackfish argues that these marine animals should not be kept in captivity due to their aggressive behavior mixed with SeaWorld’s workers lacking knowledge of orcas.With little statistics and only emotionally based, Blackfish attempts to tear apart SeaWorld with the idea that captivity of a wild animal results in a violent, barbaric creature that injures/kills the trained workers. This biased film does not show the reaping benefits of captivity of wild animals though. Animals in captivity help to increase the educational value of said animal, contribute to the breeding programs/care for the females, and expands the research done for different animals to better ensure a long life. …show more content…

With industries such as SeaWorld, people can view and learn more about these animals. SeaWorld creates the unique ability to observe wildlife which creates an appreciation and awareness of it. A 2005 Harris Interactive poll released by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums found 97% of respondents agreed that marine aquariums, zoos, and parks “play an important role in educating the public about marine mammals they might not otherwise have the chance to see”.
Also, a study performed by Diane Sweeney done in 2009 gave her better understanding of zoological settings. Specifically she learned about marine mammals through interaction programs. From her study she concluded not only that the participants learned about the training and conservation of marine mammals, but that most participants shifted their attitudes and gained a sense of control about increasing/beginning stewardship

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“SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Announced a commitment of $1.5 million over three years to partnership with The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through the Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program. SeaWorld’s $10 million pledge to fund research and conservation for killer whales in the wild is the largest private commitment of its kind “(SeaWorld Cares). The animal exhibits and shows are used to increase the knowledge of visitors in order to encourage them to care about all animals around the world. Visitors at SeaWorld have the option of enrolling into educational programs. These programs create a better understanding on how to protect the wildlife.

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In 2013, Gabriela Cowperthwaite released her documentary, Blackfish, to establish her argument as to why orcas should not be kept in captivity. Orcas have been kept in captivity at SeaWorld since the mid-60s and have shown aggressive behavior towards trainers. Throughout her documentary, Cowperthwaite creates ethos and pathos appeals through the use of interviews with former SeaWorld trainers as well as showing the change in behavior of Tilikum, an orca that has been kept in captivity since he was two. With the information provided by the interviews and the examples of Tilikum’s behavior, Cowperthwaite emphasizes why orcas should be released from captivity.

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