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Aquarium plan to capture 100 killer whales angers activists
A National Marine Fisheries Service hearing on Sea World of San Diego's plan to capture 100 orcas next year drew opposition from environmentalists while aquarium officials defended the research goals. The plan would seize 90 whales for release and 10 for display in San Diego Cleveland and Orlando with a decision expected next month. Opponents argued the plan aims to boost profits and questioned whale welfare, noting many die after years in captivity while supporters cited potential scientific gains and public awareness.
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Seattle
National Marine Fisheries Service
Sea World of
San Diego
Alaska
California
Cleveland
Orlando
Fla
Robert Wagner
American Association of Zoological Parks & Aquariums
Wagner
William Braker
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chicago
Braker
Stephen Leatherwood
Hubbs Sea World Research Institute
Sea World
Lanny Cornell
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Washington
John Spellman
Ralph Munro
John Giese
Rod Chandler
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Alan Reichman
Greenpeace Foundation