Key Points & General Information
Releasing Captive Dolphins and Whales Back to the Wild
Marine Animal Husbandry, & Welfare
Marine Mammal Welfare Regulations
This web site was created for two main reasons:
(a) as an information resource centre regarding the husbandry and welfare of marine animals particularly those maintained in zoological collections, aquaria, dolphinaria and rescue and rehabilitation centres;
(b) to provide an informed alternative to negative and misleading information regarding marine animals (particularly aquatic mammals) in captive care that can sometimes be propagated by a number of "animal advocate" organisations and NGOs.
NB: The author of this sites would like to make it clear that whilst striving to promote what may be considered "best practice" in the care and husbandry of marine animals in captive care this should not be construed as giving unconditional support for any or all facilities that display marine animals internationally.
Blog listings in descending date of publication.
NB. Some blogs have been updated since original publication and this is noted at the top of the page.
2019
Killer whales, car parks and The Whale Sanctuary.
2018
No, the killer whale did not say "set me free"
Did Vancouver Aquarium capitulate to the animal rights industry?
2017
Morgan the killer whale has become pregnant - would her calf be a hybrid?
A killer whale of a tale: when peer review sometimes fail.
2016
Morgan just wants to have fun!
The Humane Society of the United States: Betrayal of the Zoological Community?
2015
Captain Paul Watson's Moral Compass Loses Its Way
Killer Whales, SeaWorld and Media Credibility
Killer whales, Politics and Animal-Rights.
Cousteau's dolphin captures and experiments
Morgan - The Rescued Female Killer Whale
John Michel Cousteau Wants To Save SeaWorld. Really?
Dolphinaria-Free Europe Coalition: It's a No From Me
Jane Goodall: GMO & Echolocating Dolphins
Welfare of sea lions in travelling circuses
PETA & Chips or Should Aquariums Serve Their Exhibits Cousins As Food?
2014
National Aquarium in Baltimore: Who's Pulling The Flippers?
Not Dying To Entertain...
What's Wrong With Blackfish?
Not So Scientific American
Animal-Rights Group Attack Richard Branson's Virgin Travel
Sea Pens: Not the Panacea They Are Perceived.
2013
Zoological Collections and Animal-Rights. They do not make good bedfellows.
Blackfish: Please Release Me Let Me Go
Blackfish and the Black Arts of Propaganda
Cove Cultists?
Blackfish and the Selective Skeptic
Lies, Damned Lies and Propaganda
Morgan: No Damsel In Distress
Tragic death of whale exploited by animal-rights activists.
2012
Morgan Is Not The Only One Having Problems Hearing!
A View To A Kill
PETA Picking On Penguins
WDCS: Raking out the truth?
Dolphinaria dilemma - Hard fact or hype?
Drive Hunts and Animals Acquired for Dolphinaria.
Dying to entertain? Do dolphins die young in captivity?
Morgan - A suitable candidate for rehabilitation and release?
Do dolphin commit suicide in captivity?
(a) as an information resource centre regarding the husbandry and welfare of marine animals particularly those maintained in zoological collections, aquaria, dolphinaria and rescue and rehabilitation centres;
(b) to provide an informed alternative to negative and misleading information regarding marine animals (particularly aquatic mammals) in captive care that can sometimes be propagated by a number of "animal advocate" organisations and NGOs.
NB: The author of this sites would like to make it clear that whilst striving to promote what may be considered "best practice" in the care and husbandry of marine animals in captive care this should not be construed as giving unconditional support for any or all facilities that display marine animals internationally.
Blog listings in descending date of publication.
NB. Some blogs have been updated since original publication and this is noted at the top of the page.
2019
Killer whales, car parks and The Whale Sanctuary.
2018
No, the killer whale did not say "set me free"
Did Vancouver Aquarium capitulate to the animal rights industry?
2017
Morgan the killer whale has become pregnant - would her calf be a hybrid?
A killer whale of a tale: when peer review sometimes fail.
2016
Morgan just wants to have fun!
The Humane Society of the United States: Betrayal of the Zoological Community?
2015
Captain Paul Watson's Moral Compass Loses Its Way
Killer Whales, SeaWorld and Media Credibility
Killer whales, Politics and Animal-Rights.
Cousteau's dolphin captures and experiments
Morgan - The Rescued Female Killer Whale
John Michel Cousteau Wants To Save SeaWorld. Really?
Dolphinaria-Free Europe Coalition: It's a No From Me
Jane Goodall: GMO & Echolocating Dolphins
Welfare of sea lions in travelling circuses
PETA & Chips or Should Aquariums Serve Their Exhibits Cousins As Food?
2014
National Aquarium in Baltimore: Who's Pulling The Flippers?
Not Dying To Entertain...
What's Wrong With Blackfish?
Not So Scientific American
Animal-Rights Group Attack Richard Branson's Virgin Travel
Sea Pens: Not the Panacea They Are Perceived.
2013
Zoological Collections and Animal-Rights. They do not make good bedfellows.
Blackfish: Please Release Me Let Me Go
Blackfish and the Black Arts of Propaganda
Cove Cultists?
Blackfish and the Selective Skeptic
Lies, Damned Lies and Propaganda
Morgan: No Damsel In Distress
Tragic death of whale exploited by animal-rights activists.
2012
Morgan Is Not The Only One Having Problems Hearing!
A View To A Kill
PETA Picking On Penguins
WDCS: Raking out the truth?
Dolphinaria dilemma - Hard fact or hype?
Drive Hunts and Animals Acquired for Dolphinaria.
Dying to entertain? Do dolphins die young in captivity?
Morgan - A suitable candidate for rehabilitation and release?
Do dolphin commit suicide in captivity?
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