By: Bruce Stedman, Director, Orca Relief Citizens’ Alliance Last week I attended a screening of the powerful documentary Blackfish, a much-needed investigation of SeaWorld’s treatment of Orca whales made captive for human entertainment. As well as appreciation for the courageous exposure of “behind the window” realities of marine mammal exhibits, I left the theater with a gut-wrenching set of images and anger about there even being captive Orca. But I
From Q13Fox News: If whales could smile, they’d be happy to hear the news: New federal funding has been approved to help protect the Orcas that make Puget Sound their home. Read more
From Q13 Fox news: The federal government said Monday it will review the Endangered Species Act status of killer whales in the region as the result of an Endangered Species Act delisting petition by a California-based group and two California farmers. This comes as it appears the government is failing to do enough to protect the orcas. View the complete article
From Q13 Fox News: Allison Lance grabs her megaphone and joins other animal activists in confronting whale watch boats that get too close to the endangered Southern Resident Orcas. “Attention whale watch operators and customers, you are breaking federal law by pursuing an endangered species, specifically you are in violation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 Section 9,” shouts Lance. Read more
From Q13 Fox News: Every year, hundreds of people flock to the Pacific Northwest in hopes of getting a glimpse of one of our region’s most precious natural resources, the Southern Resident Killer Whale. Whale watching means big business in Washington, bringing in an estimated $16 million a year. Read more