June 16th, 2011
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In my e-mail today from change. org:
27 dolphins were captured from the waters off the Solomon Islands -- 2 have died so far. The dolphins are intended for an exhibit at a hotel that is still under construction.
In the wild, dolphins have a life expectancy of 45 years, and they can swim 40-100 miles a day. They spend half their time hunting for food, which is important for their mental stimulation. In tanks, dolphins swim around in circles. They can't hunt. They're exposed to bacteria that have been known to cause blindness and death. Half of all captured dolphins die within two years.
Ric O'Barry, who used to train Flipper, is now a staunch anti-captivity activist. O'Barry wrote an open letter to the CEO of Resorts World Sentosa which read, "We know the people of Singapore love dolphins. Most Singaporeans would object to keeping dolphins in captivity if they knew the dangers to the dolphins and the horrific capture practices of the Solomon Islands and other dolphin capture countries."
Change. org is asking the hotel to reconsider.  |
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