11 Years Ago Today, SeaWorld Claimed the Life of Duncan the Dolphin

Shuffled from theme park to theme park, bred over and over, and held captive until his death: This is Duncan’s story.

Viral Pic Shows Beluga Whales in Tank Barely Bigger Than Their Bodies

If Sun Asia Ocean World’s history of abusing beluga whales tells us anything, it’s that this park has no idea how to care for animals.

Victory! Virgin Holidays Cuts Ties With SeaWorld, Whale and Dolphin Parks

The travel giant has said that it will end its partnership with notorious animal “abusement” parks such as SeaWorld and Discovery Cove.

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After Decades of PETA Protests to Save the Whales and Dolphins, Canada Bans Whale and Dolphin Captivity

Efforts by PETA to save the whales and dolphins in Canada have paid off! In a historic victory, Canada has voted to ban whale and dolphin captivity.

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Orca Kayla’s Cause of Death at SeaWorld Announced

SeaWorld Orlando has announced orca Kayla’s cause of death: She reportedly died of “lung disease” in one of the park’s tanks at just 30 years old.

Licenses Revoked: An Unreported Dead Bird, Illegal Sloths among SeaQuest Violations

Flash’s face was burned so severely that his nose left an imprint behind on the heat lamp. Is it any surprise that this SeaQuest had its license revoked?

PETA Exposes SeaWorld’s Purported ‘Data Release’

This “data release” is SeaWorld’s latest PR flimflam. And like practically everything the company does relating to animals, there are problems with it.

Victory! Dolphin Death Trap Shuts Down

In a resounding victory for animals, Dolphinaris Arizona has relinquished the four remaining dolphins it held and closed its exhibit.

UPDATE: PETA Welcomes Nearing End to Cetacean Captivity in Vancouver

The British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision moves Vancouver closer to a day when no cetacean endures confinement to a cramped tank.

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13 Animals Who Won’t Get to Spend the Holidays With Their Loved Ones

These animals were torn away from their mothers, many to be exploited by humans. Forget the holidays—these animals NEVER see their loved ones.

PETA Mobile Ads Shame SeaWorld, Miami Seaquarium in Their Own Neighborhoods

PETA’s head-turning billboards circled the streets around SeaWorld and the Miami Seaquarium for hours urging people to avoid these animal prisons.

PETA Shows Link Between Grieving Orca Mom Who Went Viral and Lolita

The world watched the grieving “J pod” of orcas, but their suffering began long before the recent death of a calf went viral. Learn more.

SeaWorld Claims to Be Progressing—so Why Is It Eliminating 125 More Jobs?

More than 1,000 SeaWorld employees have been laid off since “Blackfish.” Had the park laid off the orcas instead, its business wouldn’t be sinking.

It’s Been a ‘Horrible July’ for SeaWorld—Here’s Why

SeaWorld has abandoned plans to open a Chinese park, lost Thomas Cook’s support, and endured one heck of a #BoycottSeaWorldDay, all in a month’s time.

How #BoycottSeaWorldDay Got Everyone Talking About Orcas

From Orlando, Florida, to San Antonio to San Diego—and everywhere in between—this year’s “Boycott SeaWorld” Day didn’t disappoint anyone… except SeaWorld.

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