Seaworld Blackfish Documentary Essay
for the manner in which it harvested these whales (Schindler, 2014) even though the company claims it has not done so for more than 40 years now (The last generation of whales at Sea World, 2016). Not surprisingly, the revelations contained in the documentary caused SeaWorld to become the target of global criticisms for these inhumane practices following its release. Despite aggressive efforts to improve the orcas habitat, SeaWorlds Standard & Poors credit rating has plummeted and attendance has decreased by more than 20% (Schindler, 2014). How Sea World agreed to end the Orca Program Although SeaWorld initially attempted to deflect blame for the deaths caused by Tilikum and its treatment of orcas by citing media attention as causing its decline in attendance… Continue Reading...