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SO WHAT IS THE REAL PROBLEM?

CONSQUENCES OF KEEPING DOLPHINS IN CAPTIVITY

• Dolphins in captivity live for 20-25 years. In the wild they can live 50+ years.
• They face major depression
• Young do not get as developed minds in captivity .
• Cannot have baby Dolphins to replenish the population.

1920 Wild Dolphin population-3000-5000
2010 Wild Dolphin population- 500-1200
2010 Captive Dolphin population- 500-1500

MUTATIONS

• Smaller brains make Dolphins less loving.
• Forced breeding between 2 species can create mutated offspring.
• Dolphins bodies may be slightly smaller due to being in cramped tanks.

WHO IS TO BLAME?

SOLUTIONS?

• Do not promote dolphin holders by not going. Find an open dolphin area to swim.
• Do not buy dolphin or whale skin products.
• Do not eat seafood directly from Dolphins.

CITATIONS 👌

• "Beginner' Photo Effects Contests." Dolphin Mutant. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2015.
• Henson, D. "Are Dolphins Too Smart for Captivity?" Google Scholar. N.p., n.d. Web. Copy & paste citation What are n.p. & n.d.? | View in list | Edit

QUESTIONS?