2. Dolphin Slaughter Dolphins in U.S. Aquaria?

4. The 2009 Documentary “The Cove” was widely accepted by audiences in the United States. “ The Cove” won an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2010.

5. Ric O'Barry falsely claims that he trained dolphins for the “Flipper” television series. Ric was hired on the “Flipper” television series as an Underwater Camera Specialist. Ric eagerly accepted the opportunity to help “babysit” the dolphins in between shots for “Flipper”; no employees were specifically hired to train dolphins.

6. Every year, about 2,500 dolphins are brutally killed in the small fishing town of Taiji, Japan. Most of the dolphins are used for meat. Only about one percent of the captured Taiji dolphins are shipped to aquariums.

7. Dolphins cost about $200,000 U.S . Killer whales cost about $2,000,000 U.S .

9. “ The MMPA prohibits, with certain exceptions, the "take" of marine mammals in U.S. waters and by U.S. citizens on the high seas, and the importation of marine mammals and marine mammal products into the U.S. ” (Source: National Marine Fisheries Service)

10. Exception to the MMPA: animals like Winter

11. So, what does “The Cove” have to do with captive whales and dolphins in the United States?

13. “ The Cove” persuades people to believe that aquariums in the United States get their dolphins from drive fisheries.

14. In 2010 Dawn Brancheau drowned by Tilikum Four killer whales died Within all three of the SeaWorld parks.

15. SeaWorld is currently trying to refinance $1 billion in debt by adding new shows and attractions to all three of their parks.