Kestin, Sally,

History of Risks Surrounds Captures of Water Park Marine Animals. Sally Kestin. - Sun-Sentinel, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 32, Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: History of Risks Surrounds Captures of Water Park Marine Animals, May 24, 2004; pp. n.p..

"Between the 1960s and 1993, at least 1,600 whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions were taken from U.S. waters, according to National Marine Fisheries Services records. SeaWorld is listed as 'collector' of 186. Collectors used airplanes, boats, harpoons, nets and explosives to catch specimens. Captures disrupted the highly social animals. At least 22 died from shock or injuries, federal records show." (SUN-SENTINEL) This article examines the risks to marine park animals during and after their capture.

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Amusement parks
Animal welfare
Captive marine mammals
Fishers
Marine aquariums
Wild animal trade

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