Controversial US theme park, SeaWorld , has announced that it will stop breeding orca whales in captivity. The move comes after years of criticism of the company’s treatment of the mammals, falling visitor numbers and pressure from animal welfare campaigners. A 2013 documentary, “ Blackfish ” brought the park’s treatment of the whales to public attention. As a result of the film, Seaworld ’s profits dropped 84% between 2014 and 2015 . Sales and attendance also collapsed. Seaworld currently has Eleven orcas in its San Diego parks.
Controversial US theme park, Seaworld, has announced that it will stop breeding orca whales in captivity. The move comes after years of criticism of the company’s treatment of the mammals, falling visitor numbers and pressure from animal welfare campaigners. A 2013 documentary, “Blackfish” brought the park’s treatment of the whales to public attention. As a result of the film, Seaworld’s profits dropped 84% between 2014 and 2015. Sales and attendance also collapsed. Seaworld currently has 23 orcas in its US parks.