Seaworld

Coral Hoarder · #1 12-02-2013, 02:01 AM

wow realy opend my eyes im showing this to my whole family when they get home.

i am discuted to be a human number one and number two i will never pay to see a mareen mamle in captivity ever again .

but this movie is not contrary to popular belife trying to free whales as its main goal but to keep trainers safe thats even worse !

film is tough to watch but that does not mean you shouldn't.

lets all upoad this to our facebook pages guys lets get the word out !

Treebeard · #2 12-02-2013, 02:19 AM

It is definitely hard to watch, and I would discourage everyone from showing it to the young ones. My oldest granddaughter is 8 and I think it may be too much for her. BUT, my main reason for posting, is PLEASE do no take your kid to any establishments that keep marine mammals in captivity.
You know what really pi$$es me off, is the Vancouver SPCA, every year protests the Calgary Stampede because they think the treatment of livestock is inhumane (some of which I may agree with), however, they have no issue with the Vancouver Aquarium keeping beluga whales in big fish tanks! Not right.

Coralgurl · #3 12-02-2013, 02:54 AM

I haven't seen the documentary, I understand it's about keeping whales and such in captivity and the effects it has on them. I had the opportunity years ago to go whale watching off the coast of Victoria and was brought to tears watching killer whales jumping and splashing and doing what these magnificent animals do in the wild.

That said, my dad was born and raised in Africa, imagine the wildlife he saw there.

What's the difference keeping marine mammals and land mammals in captivity? Many land animals are near extinction due to humans. Hunting, ivory, population expansions interferring with migration. Even through our mountains, we have encounters with bears, cougars that end up paying with their lives when they come too close to our homes.

We keep marine animals in our homes for our own pleasure. We go to great expense to provide the best possible environment for their survival. Yet we introduce diseases, parasites in such a closed system and have to medicate. These animals and fish would never be exposed to such treatment in their natural habitat. We take corals from the reefs, fish and all have found a way to justify, science, research, preservation.

And we have zoos. I wonder where we draw the line at what is acceptable and what is not. We humans cause the greatest destruction to our planet yet we all justify our choices to do so.

Treebeard · #4 12-02-2013, 03:11 AM

My honey was also born and raised in Africa. She was born in Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe and we tied the knot in a beautiful seaside town in South Africa called Hermanus in 2009. You could see whales swimming just off shore from the beach we stood on as we said our vows.

. Truly magical.
And I agree with you that we exploit and abuse many of the animals we share this planet with. We are truly monstrous in our exploitation of this place. But with what we know of the intelligence of some of our roommates we should try to do better. Please watch the movie. If you can't find it PM me and I will get you one.

Coralgurl · #5 12-02-2013, 03:25 AM

Small world, my dad is from Harare, Rhodesia! He left in 1970 for England where he met my mom, they went back for almost 2 years until she got sick with malaria while preggers with me. What an amazing wedding you had!

I'll watch the film. I agree with the intelligence of all, well most mammals, it's truly amazing!

Coralgurl · #6 02-10-2014, 02:28 AM

I'm watching this now as its on CNN. Gut wrenching and so hard to watch but needs to be told. I too will never again support the organizations that keep these magnificent mammals in captivity for entertainment. Just disgusted at what these whales go through and the dangers faced by the trainers who for the most part, truly love the whales. These parks lie.

Treebeard · #7 02-10-2014, 04:33 AM

Thanks for watching.
Sometimes it really sucks to admit you are part of this "human" race.

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Originally Posted by Coralgurl

I'm watching this now as its on CNN. Gut wrenching and so hard to watch but needs to be told. I too will never again support the organizations that keep these magnificent mammals in captivity for entertainment. Just disgusted at what these whales go through and the dangers faced by the trainers who for the most part, truly love the whales. These parks lie.