Ontario bans breeding/aquisition of killer whales

[Catherine]

It is an acknowledgement that it is not possible to keep marine mammals in captivity and properly meet their needs. Having Ontario put in a marine mammal protection law is a beginning. We do have a big Marineland and it is a real tourist destination. There have been a lot of problems and this is a response to that. I hope with the tougher regulations they will start to phase out the performing animal shows.

If Ontario can do it, what about the other places that have whales and dolphins in captivity.

I would think sonar in a small tank would echo back and be so confusing and overwhelming. I don't think Orcas and Dolphins can stop using their Sonar. That is how they do things. They are also very intelligent. No matter how you look at it, a small tank for a big marine mammal is cruel. I look forward to the day when we look back and wonder why we ever did it.