When Blackfish was released in theaters back in 2013, it would forever change how people viewed SeaWorld and the park’s legacy. I still remember my experience of watching this film for the first time in August 2013. That this film had an impact on me in the way it did is a testament to my love of orcas. I’ve been a fan of the majestic creatures that we call killer whales since watching the Free…
"Blackfish: The Documentary That Redefined The SeaWorld Legacy"Tag: Carol Ray
Long Gone Wild will prove to be just as damaging for SeaWorld and other marine aquariums as Blackfish was six years ago. Here is where things stand upon the documentary’s release: there are 60 orcas living in captivity. The orcas are spread across 15 parks in 8 different countries. All in all, 160 orcas have died while living in captivity. This only proves to show just how psychologically damaging it is to have these large…
"Long Gone Wild: Blackfish Was Just The Beginning"