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Why SeaWorld's Ads Claiming 'Our Whales Live As Long As They Do In The Wild' Are False

SeaWorld has been blitzing the airwaves claiming that the killer whales in the company's care live just as long as orcas in the wild. Well, a lie gussied up with mischaracterized science and statistics is still a lie.

Hurt By 'Blackfish' Documentary, SeaWorld Announces Changes To Orca Pens

SeaWorld plans to spend $10 million to upgrade new pens.

Hurt By 'Blackfish' Documentary, SeaWorld Announces Changes To Orca Pens

(WJLA video, text by AP) "Stung by criticism of its treatment of killer whales, SeaWorld said Friday that it will build new, larger environments at its theme parks and will fund additional research on the animals along with programs to protect ocean health and whales in the wild." As the screen grab indicates PETA and other animal rights groups were less than impressed.

The Truth About 'The Truth About Blackfish'

It's always a dead giveaway when one side decides to emphasize character assassination of the opposing side. SeaWorld's example is a vivid one.

Hannity's Bullying Isn't A Persuasive Argument For Sea World

Memo to SeaWorld: Having Sean Hannity champion your cause does not exactly advance your argument that you deeply care about the animals in your keep. Rather the opposite.

Sean Hannity Shills For Sea World And Their Treatment Of Killer Whales

Fox's Sean Hannity with a nice "fair and balanced" debate on whether the killer whale shows should be banned from Sea World in California.

California Legislator Proposes Outlawing Orca Shows, Ending Captivity

The 'Blackfish Effect' has now reached the political realm: A California lawmaker is proposing legislation that would outlaw killer-whale shows at marine parks.

Lolita And Freedom: Feds' Orca Decision Shifts The Tide

It's a provocative question: If an aquarium or zoo possesses a member of an endangered population, should it be required to attempt to return it to the wild and that home population? A federal decision on the captive orca Lolita yesterday may have shifted the ground rules of that debate.