I recently read an extremely important book by Captain Paul Watson, founder
of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and wildlife enthusiast Tiffany
Humphrey, titled Orcapedia: A Guide to the Victims of the International Orca
Slave Trade.
This landmark exposé offers detailed accounts about the lives of the orcas,
aka killer whales—intelligent, emotional, and highly complex beings—who have
been and currently are being held captive for human amusement and
entertainment all over the globe. Experts, including scientists, agree that
these majestic animals deeply suffer and "go crazy" in captivity. According
to Paul Watson, "There are presently 56 orcas held in captivity. 162 orcas
have died in captivity since the beginning of the orca slave trade ... We
have found pictures of each and every captured Orca with information on
where and when they were captured or born in captivity and where they have
been interred and continue to be held." [The whales who are discussed are
listed below.]
I'm very pleased to offer this interview with the authors about their
encyclopedic book.
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Please read the ENTIRE INTERVIEW HERE.
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