Documentary "Blackfish" ---- Anyone see it?
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I watched it last night on CNN, it was extremely eye opening and a well made film. It makes me never want to visit SeaWorld. The things that occured in the 60s/70s and early days of SeaLand and SeaWorld was disturbing to watch. I know bad things happened back in those days and well before that, but researchers have learned so much about these magnificent and intelligent mammals over the years that prompts a needed change. The way SeaWorld seperates these social animals from their units is completely wrong, and to profit off it? You can argue they spend millions on research, preservation and caring for the Orcas and other animals, but the captivity of the animals for entertainment is just depressing. The latest death of a trainer at SeaWorld in 2010 has sparked alot of concern and of course, this movie/documentary.
Why would it be? Orcas get depressed, dont get a whole lot of room to do anything...cant socialize with their own kind...the fins become malformed...of course they have a much shorter lifespan
Exactly. I really liked the quote that said, "go live in your bathtub for 20 years." I mean that's essentially what they do. I couldn't even imagine having the entire ocean to roam and then being put in a puddle for the rest of my life. I'd freak out too. These animals aren't as stupid as people would like to believe. It's not like catching a hampster.
Just watched the full Blackfish video... and having experienced Orcas only in the wild and learning of what Seaworld has done to them for as long as I've been on this planet... really makes you sick.
Seems obvious to me that in this case, having the money which the whales have provided to Seaworld only enables Seaworld to prolong the whales own captivity. Kinda makes you question zoos and every other place where animals are kept for nothing more than the amusement of humans.
Anyways... I went on a whale watching trip in 2011 from Seattle up into Candian water and came away with some great pictures. Whales most certainly are intelligent animals that enjoy and embrace community and teamwork in the wild. I was able to glean that myself in the couple of hours that I was lucky enough to watch them in the wild. The pods we watched were amazing. It was crazy though, because you could tell they weren't only being watched... they were absolutely watching us as well and seemingly enjoying it - because they weren't in a rush to swim away or leave.
Here's some of the pics I took. The smallest we saw was probably around 15-18' and we were told that one was about 2 years old (the tour was aware what pod we were watching, had named all the individual whales and knew quite about each of them) and the largest was probably over 40' in length and had a massive 6'+ dorsal fin. Amazing to see the size of the whales in person... even at a distance. In all, there were 12-15 whales.
This is the largest one
Only got to capture one jumping and only got the camera up in time to see it landing
This was not a jump, but rather them "peeking" at us. They would literally hover like that for a bit and look around then just slip back into the water.
Hope the pictures are appreciated.
Seems obvious to me that in this case, having the money which the whales have provided to Seaworld only enables Seaworld to prolong the whales own captivity. Kinda makes you question zoos and every other place where animals are kept for nothing more than the amusement of humans.
Anyways... I went on a whale watching trip in 2011 from Seattle up into Candian water and came away with some great pictures. Whales most certainly are intelligent animals that enjoy and embrace community and teamwork in the wild. I was able to glean that myself in the couple of hours that I was lucky enough to watch them in the wild. The pods we watched were amazing. It was crazy though, because you could tell they weren't only being watched... they were absolutely watching us as well and seemingly enjoying it - because they weren't in a rush to swim away or leave.
Here's some of the pics I took. The smallest we saw was probably around 15-18' and we were told that one was about 2 years old (the tour was aware what pod we were watching, had named all the individual whales and knew quite about each of them) and the largest was probably over 40' in length and had a massive 6'+ dorsal fin. Amazing to see the size of the whales in person... even at a distance. In all, there were 12-15 whales.
This is the largest one
Only got to capture one jumping and only got the camera up in time to see it landing
This was not a jump, but rather them "peeking" at us. They would literally hover like that for a bit and look around then just slip back into the water.
Hope the pictures are appreciated.
I saw "Blackfish" in theaters when it had it's limited release in Chicago. I was actually fairly disappointed with it. I mean it has some powerful moments, but they don't ever seize your emotions or draw you in well enough. Just not as well done, as I think they could have done the whole thing. It's worth a watch, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Much preferred "The Cove"
Just watched Blackfish. Was pretty bad, but in a good way. I don't know how anyone could think that those small tanks are big enough for killer whales.
Also, just as an FYI, Killer Whales aren't perfect angels in the wild either. Sometimes they can be rather sadistic, such as this one:
whale throws seal 50 feet in air Video | Break.com
I don't know how anyone could think that those small tanks are big enough for killer whales.Also, just as an FYI, Killer Whales aren't perfect angels in the wild either. Sometimes they can be rather sadistic, such as this one:
whale throws seal 50 feet in air Video | Break.com
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