Argumentative Essay On Blackfish

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SeaWorld finally says that they are changing their killer whale show. The 2013 documentary Blackfish showed the company's cruel captivity practices and destructive breading program took a toll on these creatures. Since the documentary was shown on CNN the amusement park's market value has plummeted and lawmakers have begun to take up this animal-rights cause. In 2014 the state of California petitioned legislation that would prohibit the use of killer whales in their shows. Then, this past Friday, a bill in Congress was introduced. This bill would "prohibit the breeding, the taking (wild capture), and the import or export of orcas (killer whales) for the purposes of public display." SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby, replied saying that the San Diego