Captivity Issues
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What do you think of when you think of dolphins? Maybe the captive dolphins in oceanaria would first cross your mind? The captive dolphins are cute and appear to be forever smiling; and they are so intelligent that they can follow the trainers' instruction to perform difficult tricks. Well yes, in modern days, almost every one has had a chance to take a glance at the dolphins in a dolphinarium. People clap because the dolphins jump through the hoop, and they are delighted just because they can feed or even touch a dolphin. Some fall in love with this animal after experiencing all these. However, if we really love and care about these magnificent creatures, should we look at the reality hidden behind the dolphin's smile when they are in captivity? Here we will explain the history of dolphins/whales in captivity, and the general arguments FOR and AGAINST dolphins/whales in captivity. We will also discuss the increasingly popular "swim-with-the-dolphin" programme. The readers can decide whether they should go to see and swim with captive dolphins again, but one should also be informed about the dark side of the captive industry before making the informed decision.
Farewell to Freedom ~ Truth hidden behind a dolphin's smile

