Good news in the wildlife arena! In a rare, good move for an industry that's been under heavy scrutiny since the film Blackfish raised questions about marine mammal treatment, Baltimore’s National Aquarium announced Tuesday it will retire all of its dolphins to a seaside sanctuary by the end of 2020.
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As American public opinion changes to incorporate what we know about the remarkable intelligence of marine mammals like dolphins and whales, the National Aquarium's move to protect dolphins in a safe, more natural habitat sets a precedent for animal care that must and will be followed. According to a recent article, full-time staff will care for the relocated dolphins in the sanctuary, and the dolphins are promised "excellent water quality" and a calm place to retire from their previous lives of captivity and performance.
Read the full story here: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2016/0614/Na...
*This post was originally posted on June 14, 2016