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through a meticulously-planned, gradual release programme involving a sufficient number of compatible animals to comprise their own pod, and also for those cetaceans of known pods to be released back into the wild to rejoin their families. 90
SECTION 10 Opposing new facilities. What happens when there is news of an aquarium/marine park being considered for construction in your vicinity? What is the best course of action to thwart the proposed facility, or at least ensure that it will be "cetacean-free"? A number of suggestions are offered to help answer these questions, but the list is by no means all-inclusive. The answer will vary, depending on how far the proposal is into the planning stages; the local political climate, and the degree of public support. First, do your homework; educate yourself on the issues and regulations. Find out the location of the proposed facility, who has initiated the proposal, and which construction firms are being consulted. Identify key supporters, potential sponsors and financial backers. Ask if cetaceans are being considered. Be persistent, persuasive and polite. Network with other groups with similar concerns; they can provide tremendous assistance and support. Keep all interested parties informed. Develop a consistent position statement and stick to it. Assign individuals to meet and negotiate with all parties, including local legislators and potential sponsors. Be positive - examples of existing and proposed aquariums which have declined to display cetaceans does appear to influence decision makers. The views of recognised scientists can also be impressive. Be prepared to compromise: aquariums can be educational without confining cetaceans. Arguments, other than animal welfare issues, which may be of concern to city officials and the public might include: • Funding - where will it come from? Taxpayers are sensitive to the issue of whether proposed new facilities will be dependent upon local, state or federal (governmental) funding. • Aquariums are expensive to build and maintain. • Adequate attendence levels cannot be guaranteed. • Aquariums are becoming increasingly controversial and may be vulnerable to unforeseen problems. They can be environmentally unsound, requiring massive water supplies and waste disposal. One dolphin can produce 20 pounds of organic waste daily. In 1985, construction began on the new $12 million Seven Seas Panorama at the Brookfield Zoo, which took two years to complete. After only 18 months, the paint on the dolphin pools was bubbling and peeling. The dolphins had to be moved back to the old pools while the work was redone. The National Aquarium in Baltimore opened in 1981, funded primarily by the City of Baltimore and $2.5 million from the Department of Commerce (using federal tax 91
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APPENDICES A: Cetacean-Free Facilit
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SECTION 1 Introducing cetaceans...
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graceful, but not particularly fast
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SECTION 2 Captivity Capture methods
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chronic inactive hepatitis, acute h
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Mexico from Texas to northwest Flor
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SECTION 3 Confinement.. More consid
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In August 1967, Marineland of the P
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In early January 1987, Kotar report
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SECTION 4 Responses to typical pro-
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NMFS authorized four facilities to
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Response: While many people do visi
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‘It’s not natural’ (given by
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catch a few zzz's in the seas, danc
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evidence for supposing that captive
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population dynamics. Photo-identifi
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(like talking about ‘motivation',
Page 40 and 41: SECTION 5 Refuting the myths. The a
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Page 54 and 55: from the other whales during the bi
Page 56 and 57: Sea World's 1993 handout, The Facts
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Page 60 and 61: Conclusion... Captive breeding is a
Page 62 and 63: volunteers of the Whale Rescue Team
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Page 72 and 73: Larry McInerney, who constructed th
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Page 86 and 87: eceived extensive publicity interna
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Page 92: dollars). By 1988, concrete tanks h
Page 95 and 96: AZA/Alliance. (1993, July 28). Test
Page 97 and 98: Brumsted, R. (1984, August 1). Lett
Page 99 and 100: DeMaster, D. & Drevenak, J. (1988).
Page 101 and 102: Geraci, J. (1986). Introduction and
Page 103 and 104: Jamieson, D. (1985). Against zoos,
Page 105 and 106: Marinelife Oceanarium. (undated). F
Page 107 and 108: (1991). Essay: Looking at captive d
Page 109 and 110: Rodgers, T. (1997, January 22). You
Page 111 and 112: (1990). Marine mammal behavioral di
Page 113: Winston, M.L. (1992, December 28).
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