“The scientific evidence has been building over the years showing that orcas have poor well-being in concrete tanks because of the mismatch between their adaptations and life in these facilities.

Sarah Connor appears on a new PETA poster trapped in an underwater cage. With this action, the singer and animal rights ...

At SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida yesterday, a killer whale snatched a trainer in its jaws and thrashed her around under water. She was drowned in front of a horrified audience. That's led to new ...

Marine mammals are complex social animals not suited for life in captivity. When confined, they are prevented from carrying out natural behaviors. Cetaceans most commonly held in captivity for human ...

The decision marks a major setback for the privately funded Whale Sanctuary Project, which announced plans to build a ...

SEATTLE — The endangered killer whales of the Pacific Northwest live very different lives from orcas in captivity. They swim up to 100 miles (161 kilometers) a day in pursuit of salmon, instead of ...

SeaWorld Orlando has announced the death of Katina, one of the park's longest-living killer whales, reigniting debate around the ethics of keeping orcas in captivity for life. Katina died at the age ...