I do feel that marine mammals should be held in captivity because they are protected from wild dangers, they get medical attention, if needed, and because they provide entertainment for people. I think that it is a good way for animals and humans to interact and mingle together.
In the wild, many animals can't protect themselves from the dangers that are out there, especially the dangers that are caused by humans like, trash in the seas that we forget to dump in the trash can and end up in the salty water. Also much of the water from the seas can often get contaminated by the water that is not treated and some of the animals that come by can get sick freom that contamination. I really think that having them in captivity saves them from this sort of dangers.
In the salty waters animals can't get treated if they get ill or if they get hurt. At places were the animals are kept in captivity they are treated for injuries if harmed and if they are ill they are treated as well. I know that some of the animals would go through extreme pains and they would not be treated for that pain if they were out in the wild waters and for that reason I feel that it is good that they are held in captivity. If a female mammal is pregnant there is a bigger chance that she can give birth witout conplications.
Holding marine mammals in captivity I belive is a good way for people to know that this animals exist, I think that it is good that they get to interact with us humans and we get to learn about them. I know that saome people don't pay attention to the facts when they go to the entertainment places like Sea World but there are many ther people that do like to learn about them. I think that holding the animals in captivity is also a good way to understand their needs and their actions. Its good to learn about the animals that surround us.
Holding animals in captivity is a good way to learn, entertain, and a good way to keep the animals safe. I do feel that it is important to hold them in captivity as long as they are being help out.
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if theyre so well protected from predators, polloution and the rest, how come the average lifespan for a wild dolphin is 40, and a captive dolphin is lucky to live to its teens?
not to mention that of 170 captive orcas in america, over the last 20 years there have been 12 successful births, and the rest have been stillborn, aborted by the mother due to stress, or die days after birth?
Hello,
As of 2009 there are only around 41+ Orcas in captivity world wide (perhaps you meant 170 orcas in the history of captive orcas). Regardless, 28 of the current 41 were born/raised in captivity, and alive today.
Also, while a wild dolphin can occasionally live 40 years, the average lifespan is only around 20 (mid-20's in captivity). This has be confirmed and reconfirmed by pier reviewed research, such as the Sarasota Dolphin Research program.
Every animal in the wild has to deal with predation/desease, that is how nature intended it, and is not an excuse for captivity. There are many valid reasons for captivity though ... research, education, preservation, and to some extent even entertainment ... but only so long as the animals are well cared for. It will never be a clear cut black and white issue.
You haven't done enough research.
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