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France Bans Captive Breeding of Orcas and Other Dolphins

The new rules also give French marine parks three years to meet new minimum tank sizes, and ban direct contact between the public and orcas and other dolphins.

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More Violations for Covino Brother in Aquarium Business Dealings

The Covino brothers have an ever-growing list of violations and fines. Apparently animals—and potential investors—aren’t safe in their hands.

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6 Reasons Why Aquariums Are Just as F*cked Up as SeaWorld

Not only does being held in captivity cause animals mental stress, it’s also physically damaging to the animals.

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SeaWorld Plays Dumb in Attempt to Block PETA’s Proposal

SeaWorld’s attempts to block PETA from proposing our shareholder resolution to release orcas have reached a laughable new low.

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Video Shows Stressed Captive Orcas and Other Dolphins Biting Each Other

New images of the orcas and other dolphins at Marineland in France show that the animals have numerous bite and rake marks on their bodies and fins.

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Watch Mother Dolphin Fight Hunters Trying to Steal Her Baby

It’s every mother’s worst nightmare. And for dolphins, it happens all the time.

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SeaWorld San Diego Is Changing Its Orca Shows—to the Same Damn Thing

Prompted by a California law, SeaWorld San Diego will “end” its orca shows this Sunday—but the orcas will still be performing.

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There’s Never Been a Better Time to Wear Your “SeaWorld Kills” T-Shirt

Many animals imprisoned at SeaWorld often die prematurely from stress and other captivity-related causes, but you can take a stand for them today.

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Ex-Florida Aquarium Employee Blows Whistle on Alleged Cruelty

A former employee-turned-whistleblower reports that stingrays starved and a nurse shark may have died from food-deprivation training methods.

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PETA’s First-Ever Animal of the Year: Tilikum

His grim existence has changed public opinion about keeping orcas in tanks.

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UPDATE: Two Belugas Die at the Vancouver Aquarium Within 10 Days

After two beluga deaths at the Vancouver Aquarium occurred this month, city organizers may let the public vote on whether to end whale captivity.

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Update: Infamous Marineland Faces Five Counts of Animal Abuse

Marine life aren’t the only animals suffering at this park.

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Don’t Be Fooled by SeaWorld San Antonio’s Plans for a ‘Shamu-Free Future’

As SeaWorld continues to tank, it’s no wonder that its San Antonio park is scrambling to change its image.

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There’s Nothing Cute About This Wetsuit for a Penguin at SeaWorld

The reason the animal is dressed in this getup is heartbreaking, not adorable.

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Live Crocodiles? What Was the American Museum of Natural History Thinking?

We protest the museum’s cruel display with a display of our own.

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