Killer Whales Are In Trouble Again! | Long Gone Wild | Nature Documentary | Documentary Central

The killer whale is once again under siege, hunted for sale into the exploding marine theme park industry. An in-depth look at the case against captivity, the Whale Sanctuary Project, and covert missions in search of orcas held captive.
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[@nicollekyostia6764]

I'm unable to come up with words for the man who turned down $7 million dollars to capture orcas! Way to go! To turn down THAT MUCH MONEY for animals says something so profound about his heart and beliefs. WOW! YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE PERSON! THANK YOU!

[@elizabethc8478]

the man is jeff foster. also i feel the same as u do

[@horse-lover68]

Yes he is, but it also tell's how terrible it must be to capture young whales from their families!! Have you thought about that?? In blackfish this old man was in war's and he said capturing the baby orca's was the worst thing he ever witnessed!!

[@1rozlobenymuz]

If they all returned inflationary dollars to the US - $7 million dollars is very cheap toilet paper.

[@horse-lover68]

@@1rozlobenymuz Ok if 7 Mill USD are worth nothing, than pls give them to me!!! Do not try to minimize this man's desition!! It was and is amazing what he did!!

[@nicollekyostia6764]

@@horse-lover68 yes, I've thought about it. I'm a mother and it seems no different than slowly and violently tearing a human child out of it's family. I can't even fathom the lifelong trauma inflicted on the family. It makes it hard to breathe imagining...

[@alenaalena5688]

(Edited update: Narnia died in January) I am from Russia and I've been to the oceanarium in Moscow. I did not know that they had orcas. The first time I saw Narnia, Naya and Nord, my heart dropped. I could not believe that I can even witness these amazing creatures. I watched them for 20 minutes and noticed many scars and bites, their boring pool with some king of plastic box at the bottom and the way they were grabbing the attention. They really wanted people to like them. They played with us by touching the glass between their pool and the area where we were standing with their nose, they were laying on each other and were making us gasp by suddenly appearing out of the area at the top of us, where we could not see them. I was fascinated by how smart they are. Orcas acted like real humans. But then I realised how sad and desperate they are. It felt wrong that such creatures are kept in this prison, where there is nothing to explore and experience. I saw everything in their eyes. I started crying quetly because I felt so bad for them. 30 minutes passed, people around me went to see the diving show and I was still standing there whispering that I was so sorry for even supporting all of this by paying for the ticket. Narnia swam closer (I knew it was her, because the was the biggest one) and she did not move. I told her once again that I was sorry and that I wish she lived better life. She swam very close to the glass and we were just standing like this for some time. I left and never came back, but I remembered her eyes forever.

[@NAFO_Badger_Brigade]

A poignant and incredible experience!

[@mattm2231]

I'm just curious if there has been any waterwork aggression in Russia or China

[@elladoz1966]

TY for sharing 😔

[@kylenelson8998]

I've never seen a killer whale show as a kid I did wont to but then im 26 now and I love researching stuff and my favourite film was free willy but then I researched that and I was crying at the end of my research as the things them animals go though just to make us happy it makes me sick that people will go out on boats to go catch one to sell and in that process some die just so thet can earn money I wish to god that this did not ever happen im an animal love dont matter what animal it is and makes me think we can do that to a wahle but you won't try that with a pitbull or another dog like that as that person would get fucked up by the dog but can do it to them its sick its wrong I agree with you and your problem is just starting as Russia is only just starting and China all im gonna say is save the whale's get them back where they belong in the ocean and seas we can always get a boat and go watch them don't by tickets to see a show its wrong and cruel but for them word to make an impact I need loads of people to agree so then we can try help save the animals and get them to that sanctuary and live in peace and have everything they need not everything cuz they don't have a pod to go back to but most things they will have

[@alenaalena5688]

@@kylenelson8998 I agree with you, but I think this problem wont become worse in Russia because people here are not really fond of circus, zoo or oceanarium. They rarely go there and only with kids. Maybe Moskvarium (oceanarium in Moscow that I was talking about) will survive for some time because it is located in the capital city, but I dont think that they will last too long. My only concern is that they can start breeding orcas...

[@knightwalker8321]

The saddest thing that I have ever witnessed. I no longer go to the zoo for the same reason. I looked into the eyes of one of the elephants in captivity and felt it's sadness. I never went back. This is absolutely horrible.

[@AngryMothNoises]

Most zoos are ethical, and the animals they have are in a similar boat. They can't be returned because of one issue or another. And unlike orcas, elephants have a better accommodation and they are not forced to do tricks, unlike in a circus.

[@fleurjoesten]

@@AngryMothNoises Ethical zoos don’t exist. It’s an oxymoron. Holding animals in captivity is never ethical, no matter how they are being kept. A cage made of gold is still a cage. The same goes for zoos. No matter how big or beautiful the enclosure, it’s still a prison.

[@lucindahumphries4702]

Elephants should not be in zoos. Their way of life does not work in the life of a zoo. I saw an elephant in a zoo in SC once and it was standing at the edge of its small enclosure rock back and forth, back and forth. She was going mad. The orcas must be the same way.

[@robertandkristinhall5006]

​​@@fleurjoestenWell if you release them all back in the wild they will go extinct within a couple years. Either because they were not born in the wild and cannot survive or the biggest issue, poachers. There is something called conservation. MANY "zoos" are not animals in cages they are making a conscious and expensive effort to conserve many species. Have you ever watched the Bronx one on animal planet? The guy who runs it literally says he does not want animals behind bars. They are on thousands of acres and yes they have enclosures to keep them separated but I promise you those animals live better then most middle class americans. They are fed loved cared for with top notch veterinary care. They get to live and THRIVE without ever worrying about a threat from a predator, human nor animal. Conservation is not like a circus. That being said. Endangered land animals are much different then sea life. If there was a true conservation for these orcas that were formerly in captivity that would be one thing. But there's not. Orcas can go into the wild and adapt and survive. They have millions of miles of ocean. They are apex predators. Elephants are not.

[@athenadekany5136]

I know exactly what u mean a few years ago i went to sea world san diego and the 3 orcas in the smallest tank not even able to swim a lap was tragic and disgusting. I looked into the eyes of the smallest whale and it was so heart breaking.. And not a thing i could do ..

[@janmarchand7294]

My husband wanted to go to Sea World and I flat out refused. I always though it was horrible for these huge Orcas to be kept in a little pool and how prison like it was. I wish this would all end completely.

[@AnaS-cm3mx]

I hope you educated him on why you didn’t want to go and why you SHOULDN’T. Education is the number one step in order to help these animals!!

[@jennyfranklin514]

I 'got to go to Marine World Africa, USA', (It was awful), when I was 15yrs old. The park had many other things to do, rides to ride & what-not. I did go to see the Whale Show, but was fast disgusted by it as it was NOT educational, in the least, and what they were making the whales & dolphins do... Needless to say, I got up & walked out in less than 10min after the show began. Yes, it's just another Circus wearing a different 'Clown Costume'. No matter what 'P-R' words they choose to use, it's still animal cruelty. I totally agree with you, but also, I'm glad that I saw it with my own eyes.

[@neddiepotter2869]

Oh how I wish THEY could drag a few humans underwater and make them do tricks and live in a box with no friends or stimulaion for 50 years or so....humans would try to kill their captors after 12 hours...never mind YEARS....these people are lucky that theyre not ALL killed by these animals...seriously

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

How do you feel for the dolphins and whales they eat in the wild?

[@erbeargeanicepelaezragland]

Plan a once in a lifetime whale watching vacation instead. Hubby gets to redeem himself!

[@LockedNloadEED]

This had me so emotional😭 How could someone do this to such a beautiful creation of the sea??? Never will I pay to take my children to see any animals suffering in captivity.

[@eeviegrl]

Money.. its money that makes people do such cruel things. Then they say that they love their Orcas. No... they live the money the Orcas make them. 😢

[@GG8476]

Simple money

[@cheryllines4106]

Sobbed all the way through - I'm ashamed of what we've become!! Shutting these places down ~ THATS A WAR WORTH FIGHTING 💔

[@Cezangelguidance]

YES IM ALSO ASHAMED Can't believe it 😢

[@c.a.greene8395]

Breaks my heart to think of what man as a species has done to the innocent creatures of this world in our pursuit for greed... It's as if corporations are racing each other to the bottom, see who can destroy it all, with no regard for the damage our selfishness has brought...and what's worse, people have tried to defend this barbaric behavior, as a form of education...😢 Our depravity knows no limits...😢

[@LadyKhaosTheDisorderedWitch]

I'm so happy to see more and more people coming together to fight for these amazing and gorgeous animals! We share this beautiful planet with so many beautiful creatures! We should be protecting them and our home instead of destroying it and them! We are the only ones with the ability to make that kind of change possible! I've always been an animal lover, I've worked with them and been around them my entire life! It both sickens me and saddens me, that such emotionally intelligent creatures, have been traumatized so horrifically! I hope with the combined help of so many of us, we can make the changes to ensure the well being of these creatures!

[@Cezangelguidance]

AMEN ❤❤❤

[@leahsyl81]

Watching these documentaries I go thru so many emotions. Anger, sadness, frustration, some happy moments and then right back to anger!! No animal deserves to be locked in a cage and certainly no whale deserves to be put in an oversized swimming pool! I just wish that I could do more to help stop this cruelty. I live very close to Vancouver, BC, Canada and we can see these beautiful creatures as well as humpbacks out in the ocean, in their environment, just by kayaking or on a boat, up close without paying for a ticket to see them perform tricks with their folded over dorsal fin. That's exactly the way it should be!!!

[@tbow7785]

I know exactly what you mean. The happy moments because of the simple fact they’re just so damn adorable and when you see them even in the tanks, but with a trainer who they’ve clearly bonded with as even in the wild they’ll be able to recognize particular individuals and approach them! They are just absolutely adorably sweet! I know. Then you stop saying “Aww” and say but it’s still wrong for them to be there and so forth..

[@immealldayeveryday9425]

Well an orca is not a whale it’s actually the largest of the dolphin family, however no animal should be held in captivity like this, orcas are meant to be in the wild

[@5foot58]

You just brought years to my eyes

[@hotlips55]

Bloody Chinese would never ever go there

[@kimsmith6342]

Hi from Vancouver island! I am with you! We live in such a beautiful place with amazing wildlife. Seeing these animals in their natural habitats is a wonderful experience. I wish the human race would take their heads out of their ass.. we are destroying our beautiful world and all its creatures...

[@carriephilippi]

I can't believe this is STILL an issue. It should be illegal to even keep them in captivity. I despise this horrible practice...

[@DeadSezSo]

I'm sorry but that's silly for that woman to say tillikum didnt mean to kill dawn. yes he did, orcas are not stupid. Even in the wild, they are known to drown animals they know need air to breathe. But that's not to vilify tillikum. He's a wild animal that humans have arrogantly enslaved.

[@katiemorris6422]

I mean tillikum didn’t only kill dawn either. He’s responsible for at least one other death, if not two…. Poor guy was just insane. I would be too if you kept me locked in a cage for 20+ years

[@JohnnygSawyer]

You have to remember Tilikum's history. He was picked on and bullied by foreign female orca's for years and he had pinned up anguish so he acted out.

[@paimonspie8913]

in sealand, Nootka, one of the females he was with has a RECORDED HISTORY of trying to attack trainers and pull them into the tank but with no fatalities. Marine biologists say that this was a highly stimulating and memorable moment for them. “Witnesses” claimed that it was tilikum only after dawns death and they claim they identified him with his dorsal, however all of the whales had collapsed dorsals… since tilikum was also learning his other behaviors from the two females, it seems to me like he picked up on the violent ones too whenever he felt threatened

[@DABESTESS1812]

They didn't feed them enough, at the very least they should have tried to come close to giving them the same amount of food they eat in their real home, if she/they would've, maybe that trainer wouldn't have suffered the rath ALL At SeaWorld created. Every living species has a breaking point.

[@mysterymaverick1982]

I watched a video the other day and the creator was saying how people are using her death to say captivity is cruel.....news flash it is cruel. Whether she loved her job or not if you understand animals and animal behaviour you understand how devastating this is to their well being. If you really cared about these animals you wouldn't treat them as toys for entertainment 🤬 People disgust me more and more everyday I wish we were as emotionally intelligent as these animals.

[@Mark-cd2xx]

It's insane to me nobody even thought of alteast adding more stimulation in the tank. People treat their goldfish better than these animals

[@katiemorris6422]

This!!!! Like seriously!!!! Give them something!!

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

freedom would be the only stimulant those creatures would ever need. Let's throw you into a cage with some toys so you can spend eternity in confinment happily. It does not sound like fun at all, does it?

[@timnorris6287]

I HOPE YOU DON'T HAVE A GOLD FISH IN CAPTIVITY REGARDLESS OF HOW WELL IT IS TREATED.

[@tessdurberville711]

Mark Do you think that goldfish are happy living in a bowl or an aquarium, swimming the same path over and over, dependant on you for clean water and flakes of food?

[@stevec1519]

Yup

[@aimeebarker3309]

I am 32.... Never have I seen an orca in real life.... My life's dream is to visit the Shetland islands with my family (my partner & 2 daughters) to share yet another first with the most important people in my life....... To see orca in the wild, being their true selves! They are beautiful majestic creatures who have me in complete awe! Another really well done documentary! Thank you for everyone involved and for all you do for these animals ❤️

[@timnorris6287]

My family (wife, two sons, twelve nephews, and three nieces) hope you are able to take the trip.

[@tessdurberville711]

Aimee Barker When you say "partner" are you referring to your business partner, the father of your children, or.....? As a woman married to a man, I find all of these terms very confusing.

[@aimeebarker3309]

My partner - my fiancé 🤣 sorry. It does get confusing doesn't it because its such a general term sometimes haha

[@milly-moo9056]

My heart..😔.. like all wild animals, they should remain in the wild, protected in their natural environment. Catching killer whales is totally barbaric... Orcas are the most beautiful souls.

[@judithhstevens126]

That wont happen that why tgey almost became extinct

[@jayscott8583]

@@judithhstevens126 ? orcas have never been endangered as the world population isnt really known. unlike the Atlantic grey whale which is extinct.

[@plootooth259]

@@judithhstevens126 stupid they aren’t near extinction

[@yourekittenme.]

@@jayscott8583the Southern Resident Population has been declared endangered & the AT1 Transient population is considered depleted.

[@MrYukon2010]

One of the best, if not the best documentary I've seen regarding keeping animals in captivity. There's not one single reason to justify keeping animals in confinement whether it's for entertainment or research other than cleaning up the mess we made as a 'human' species. I can only hope these sanctuaries are not necessary anymore in 50 years or so.

[@The_Reckoning_Is_Here]

Black Fish is such a good documentary ive watched it atleast 3 times. I tell everyone about it still to this day.

[@tbow7785]

“It’s tangled it’s going to drown!” “Doesn’t matter we’ll just get another!” 🥺😢😤😡 In the 21st century!!! Will God ever forgive us for all we’ve done?? 💔

[@Clara-ph7my]

Yes a mammal valued at so much as profit. Yet don't worry, there are many more which we can catch, which come for free!

[@elladoz1966]

Sad Situation 🤔

[@samfisher2306]

That caught my attention proper. Very sad.

[@TheAkwarium]

they're Russian, look at what Russia is doing now in Ukraine and you have your answer.

[@kierstintorrey3896]

This is the best documentary I’ve seen on these beautiful whales. Thank you for putting it in their perspective!

[@britasaurousrex]

As a nova scotian I would be so proud to see a rehab space like this !!!!

[@cropunisher5879]

It is a crime to keep such beautiful and intelligent creatures in captivity.

[@wh0_is_atlas]

After 53 years of being in captivity, Lolita/Tokitae passed away August 18th 2023 at the Miami Sea Aquarium. Kiska passed away at Marineland Niagara in March 2023 so as of now, 1 out of 3 of the loneliest orcas are still alive; Kschamenk in Argentina

[@ramonaringel6563]

Schau dir Blackfish genau an !!!!

[@ramonaringel6563]

Seh dir Blackfish an aber richtig !!!!

[@gwendolynstata3775]

Okay, so I 100% agree with the concept that keeping orcas in captivity is inhumane and terrible, but I hate how David Kirby is included as an expert/source on the issue because he leaked the Kasatka tape and wrote "Death at Seaworld" when his book before that in 2005 was "Evidence of Harm: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic" and has gone on to say blatantly wrong things like, "Autism can be cured." He's a crank.

[@felicia3841]

Quite frankly I find your review moronic and tasteless. Just because the man is not knowledgeable about autism and similar illnesses and diseases does not mean that he has no credibility when it comes to killer whales for you to even suggest that well I’ve already said above makes your review tasteless and not worth the time you spent typing it.

[@tbow7785]

Kirby isn’t an expert at all. I don’t think they introduced him as such either? He’s merely an author who with that book got lucky with whom he researched it with. I haven’t read either of those books you mentioned however if he was really saying in that book that Autism can be cured and that (I’m assuming) vaccines are linked with Autism.. that’s absolutely ludicrous and has been proven time & time again as Pseudo Science.

[@felicia3841]

His opinions and views on vaccinations and autism etc. has nothing to do with his knowledge about orcas and that’s not even what the book is about so I have no idea why I’m responding to your review because clearly you have not read the book. That being said he is just one of the people that I did research on when they try to discredit black fish and if you do your own research instead of jumping on the bandwagon ever review that again is moronic and based on an opinion and not logic or fact

[@tbow7785]

Felicia Well then you shouldn’t have responded but clearly you didn’t want to miss the opportunity to be a condescending bitch!!! I did in fact say that I didn’t read either of his books so Yes, they were opinions based on an assumption which btw I also put into my comment because I wasn’t sure what the Autism book was about!!! How Stupid do you feel now?! All because you’re a bitch who can’t read!! So I find it very hard to believe you did any type of research! You can’t comprehend a simple post on KZbin.

[@lesliem5617]

Can be cured. It's actually vacks damage. He was right. Takes a lot of work and money. Pay attention to the ones that get attacked/silenced by media. Someone sees as a threat.

[@skyedoll4933]

Makes me absolutely heart broken to see this. Growing up in the Puget sound and seeing these whales in the wild is beyond breath taking and emotional and then to see videos of them getting captured and killed and treated incredibly inhumane just makes me want to give up on the human race altogether. We have ruined this incredible earth we have been given and it makes me feel soooooo damn depressed and upset I just can't get over....😥😥😥😥😥

[@mysterymaverick1982]

IKR the pure arrogance and stupidity of people is beyond me. Having studied animal behaviour it really 🤬 me off that we are killing the planet and the wonderful animals that live in it. I get where you are coming from on giving up on human beings its difficult not too when you see what goes on all for an arbitrary concept like money, truly sickening 🤢

[@afotualii-mcgeady685]

Word. Seeing these creatures in the wild is something else. I live in New Zealand and its not uncommon to see orca swimming by and even coming up close while in the water

[@EmpressOfExile206]

The PNW government is just as bad as SeaWorld unfortunately... Our Southern Resident J, K, and L pods are down to just 71 Orcas total. Between dams and commercial fishing *decimating* the salmon population, competition with sea lions that have exploded in population but are still protected against hunting management, Canadian laws allowing ship waste dumping in our waters, boat strikes/noise pollution, etc. The Southern Residents are down to 1/4 of the population of Northern Residents and still falling. Also successful birth rates for reproductive females is abysmal. They will probably be extinct from WA waters in the next 50 years 😞

[@sara31773]

My #1 bucket list …. travel to the upper Midwest of the US and see Orcas in the wild. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ashley.falcon]

Monterey bay is becoming one of the best places to see orcas.

[@sara31773]

@@Ashley.falcon good to know! ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Greed is destroying the human race. No animal can be fulfilled or happy in captivity.

[@CJ55981]

Except for the ones that were raised & depend on humans. If you think about it, all the cats and dogs we own are held captive, too. But releasing them to wander through the streets (aka "freedom") will cause nothing but illness, loneliness, and death.

[@grey6703]

@@CJ55981 those are domesticated animals not wild animals, huge difference between them. we cannot domesticate things like whales

[@AnaS-cm3mx]

@@CJ55981 Comparing the intelligence of a dog to that of a dolphin is not appropriate. Dogs and cats are domesticated fully, they rely on social bonds with humans to survive. Orcas are apex predators, more intelligent than even humans (proven neuroglogically- they may not be doing calculus but they're the most gyrified brain in the world, their cerebral hemispheres have folds and wrinkles in an amount much larger than our own brains. The paralymbic cleft, an extended part of their brains- that contains lobes- just adjacent to the former region allows excellent memory recall and social and emotional complexity.), and certainly more social and emotional as well. You can keep a dog in a room for a few days, it won't go insane. You can see immediate effects of the contrary on captive orcas, even those who are not wild born. These are terrifyingly smart beings- they understand their place and know captivity is a severe limitation to their natural capabilities. The first ever orca brought into captivity, unamed still, didn't even survive a day. She was put into a tank and lost her mind, swam around rapidly and eventually rammed her head into a wall and died. (Source: David Kirby's 'death at seaworld') Orkid, a hybrid orca, (fish eater AND mammal eater- shouldn't even exist because these kinds are no where to be found in the wild as far as we know) fiercely clever and therefore quite dangerous, is not only playful in the manner that was harmful to her trainers, but also let out these exact behaviours when frustrated. In conclusion, the argument remains firm and always will, whether wild born or not, whether dependant on their trainers or not, orcas are certainly NOT supposed to belong in bath tubs.

[@tessdurberville711]

​@@grey6703 They are named, they are hand fed, they roll over for the veterinarian, they are ridden and they do tricks for treats. They are just as much "domesticated" and "pets" as my dogs, cats, and horses.

[@tessdurberville711]

​@@grey6703 And do you know how many people die from dog bites EVERY year? Domesticated dogs. Only 3 orca trainers have been killed in SIXTY YEARS (Two by the same orca).

[@abeerandanimals8512]

21:31 breaks my heart to see them drown and the people still persisting to catch one . They should understand to not be cruel like that to animals 😢

[@kittascornerinwonderland3695]

I was born , reared , and still live in Florida. As a child I went to Sea world, and once as a young adult . The experience hit me so much differently as an adult . I somehow understood it was wrong . This was before "black fish" . I now would NEVER take my child or grandchildren to sea world , or anyplace that has captive cetaceans . I can take my boat out at any givin day and see the dolphins, there's no need to captivity. Also I'd like to say , let's just say the captive animals were let out in sea pens and only lived a month . I believe that would be the best month of its life . Although I truly believe they would thrive , atleast a large majority. That to me makes it ALL worth it .

[@hawaiiansnowwhite]

Actually the statistics aren't good for the times they have released captive Orcas back out into the wild. Almost every case the Orca has been rejected and mauled by whichever local pod group the newly released animal is trying to interact with. It's super tragic! Keiko the whale that starred in the Free Willy movie,also had this experience when he was released into the waters of Alaska. He wasn't killed,just gored and severely cut down the sides of his body by the wild Orcas. He managed to escape them and spent the rest of his short life,alone and crying in distress near some small ice caps offshore. He was found dead shortly after this. An autopsy revealed he had been exposed to bacteria in the water that he had no resistance to,due to his former years in the marine tanks of captivity,where the water was sanitized during his formative years. This made him very susceptible to any bacteria in the wild. This happens quite often to captive Orcas. Further mistakes with releasing these Orcas are bound to happen because there aren't good records kept for each Orca. It's important to know exactly where an Orca was captured,as the whale song of its pod is different from pod group to pod group. Also important biological information as to climate,sea water content,grazing and hunting information,bacteria and disease exposure,or inclusion is so important,and varies greatly among different Orcas from different places on the globe. Also the Veterinary Science for Cetians has not kept pace or advanced compared to science knowledge bases and treatment recommendations,vaxinations,diet and behavior modifications that are core knowledge for other captive animals,like seals penguins and dolphins. It's frustrating to see and bewildering to me as to why these owners of Orcas aren't willing,or don't know that big changes needed to be made to their aquarium sizes and depths,canals should have been man made to allow them to swim linearly,and I mean miles of waterways should have been made for them. Also interesting play areas,that would stimulate learning,and just basic pools with water ferns or something to give them areas of privacy. With waterways to swim,they could have at least felt like they were migrating. It could have been soooooo different! The things we could have learned from them! Such a shameful waste! Never should business men concerned only with the dollar been calling the shots for these beautiful intelligent beings! ORCAS,so sorry!

[@kimberwicke7697]

The seaworld founders admitted it was pure entertainment from the beginning and dude nailed it right from the start: "it was a CIRCUS." It had the freaky daring act of getting into the water "ring" with a "wild, dangerous" animals. Add the music, the tricks, the dance...all performance. The scenery changes from what people normally think of when they hear "circus" but not the situation. Change the language and slap "education" and "conservation" over everything and you get away with high price worldwide wildlife trafficking. The animals' choices are die or live as a slave to humans for as long as your body can take before it gives out along with your sanity. That way children and other people can learn to abuse you and still come out believing that you're worth less as a living being. Basically still the "come one come all come stare and point and jeer at this thing here"

[@ktown8139]

This is so heartbreaking, I could barely watch it - it’s just so important to stop these people! I can’t believe that the people in China & russia will support this horrific industry. If people stopped going to the shows, they would stop capturing the Orcas.

[@paniq_fnite]

After Blackfish, I just couldn’t go back ever again.. and yes, boredom is a horrendous pastime. 😳😔 God bless these people who have worked to free these whales and give them a sanctuary.

[@wadesgirl8271]

This was well done, laying out step by step when it started & how greed was the beginning of all this & grew larger until they were exposed!I noticed all the trainers were excited & happy to work with them & care for them, but then realized how wrong it all was. It will be worse in China since they are so competitive with other countries!

[@laratobler8960]

Thank you so much for this amazing documentary thank you for all these people who made this possible let’s end this industry!! For a better future generation and for all those whales and dolphins who died in captivity!

[@lorrainevitolo9451]

This is despicable!!! Such greed! Makes me cry. I saw mom and baby. I saw other kinds in the open ocean. They’re like graceful ballerinas. I was in awe of these beautiful animals. Leave them alone. They live in the ocean. Leave them in their natural home.

[@brigittejones8678]

Although the video was long, I was glad that I watched it through to the end. When will we learn that animals are not play things? They deserve to live free and watching them for entertainment is just wrong on any level. Such beautiful creatures are awesome inspiring. We really are a cruel species. 😢

[@AkFlav]

Had a luv for orcas since a child. As a adult it’s terrible to see them in captivity. I love the fact that one of the woman says these people capturing orcas lack information on the type of orca being caught. I think what see mostly are type A/ transient orcas that feeds on seals, sharks and whales. That’s very important info I haven’t heard anyone really explain in any documentaries. Great job.

[@christerry1773]

If they weren’t captive, how much would you be interested in them or for that matter even know about their intelligence?

[@Bhristinaricci]

@@christerry1773Omg did sea world hire you

[@christerry1773]

@@Bhristinaricci No. I answered your question, now answer mine.

[@Bhristinaricci]

@@christerry1773 the level of interest would still be the same. Bc I’m not a dense blob and I can be curious about wildlife without having to see them confined in spaces they don’t belong. They are not meant to be imprisoned. We know plenty about their intelligence

[@christerry1773]

@@Bhristinaricci you might have, the rest of America no.

[@sethchandler4170]

Actually the lawyer for seaworld pointed out something amazing. In all the years these places have operated with the abuse they have wrought, Orcas reputation as an intelligent friendly animal holds true.

[@jonathanhoffman9551]

Heartbreaking beyond words

[@Searchingforgod-j7u]

Heartless bastards !!!! I feel sick watching this 😕 😢

[@christinamedina3364]

Just recently watched, and it was very informative. I wanted to mention the Kamogawa Seaworld in Japan. They have 4 female orcas, named Lovey, Ran, Lara, Luna. I just recently watched a video showing a major injury to Ran’s rostrum. They stated in the video that the injury occurred while Ran was “playing with” a large metal gate used to separate two large pool areas. The injury looks extremely painful. 😔It’s INSANE, at this marine park, the trainers actually get in the water with the orcas. The only positive I am able to come up with is that they aren’t, that I’m aware of, breeding any of their orcas, since they are all female. Someone actually commented on one of my questions and stated that 3 of the 4 orcas are sisters, while the 4th one is actually the daughter of one of them. I’m curious as to how that happened, maybe they originally only got 3 wild orcas, with one being pregnant that they were unaware of. I pray they didn’t have one of them artificially insemenated, that would be horrific. I pray all captivity comes to an end sooner rather than later.

[@catherineglamm9083]

Kamogawa's male orca, Oscar, passed away in 2012, and he was the one who sired Luna. The three sisters are captive-born to Stella and Bingo; Bingo has since passed away, and Stella was moved to another marine park. Your comment prompted me to do some research on the Japanese Parks, and it looks like Earth is the only male orca still alive in the country. He's also related to all of their other orcas, so breeding will hopefully remain unlikely. And I'm fairly certain Kamogawa's decision to keep sisters together has nothing to do with a desire to keep family units together and everything to do with the fact that they only have one captive lineage to stock the Japanese parks at the moment. They sourced most of their whales from Iceland, but it looks like five of them came from Taiji. These animals are no longer alive, but it sets a disturbing precedent if they choose to do so in the future.

[@christinamedina3364]

@@catherineglamm9083 Wow, awesome job on the research. Thanks for all of that info. Looks like the captive stock seems to be dwindling down, not only in the US, but other places as well.

[@catherineglamm9083]

@@christinamedina3364 For the most part, yes. It looks like China is just getting started, however, and they haven't been very transparent with how many wild orcas they've imported from Russia in the last few years or what condition they are currently in.

[@hanishamarshall3341]

They inseminate them sometimes. I learned that today watching other videos.

[@allthefruits1756]

Lovey is the mother of Luna, Ran and Lara are sisters. Their mother is an orca named Stella who is still alive but living in Port of nagoya. There's so many relationships between these captive whales but they seem to separate a lot of them by moving them around to different parks. Stella does have one of her daughters still living at port of nagoya with her, Lynn. Lovey also has a son named earth but he was moved into port of nagoya with his grandmother and aunt. Thats all I've been asked to find on this particular group right now.

[@crystalunderwood4405]

And when a trainer is killed or injured, ate, drowned they will act surprised and totally blame some bullshit made up excuse as to why it happened, and might I add they will act so surprised like oh my the orca was always so friendly, they were with it every day, point is it's a wild animal it belongs in the ocean where it swims hundreds of miles a day it's DOESN'T BELONG IN A POOL, ITS too small imagine us as humans being forced to preform shows, and have to be in a 3ft x 5 ft enclosure all our life

[@danielbrofford3885]

It is terrible what they do to these animals. All of them not just the whales but every animal they have. People should be ashamed of themselves for helping to make this happen.

[@lindalakota38]

I have so much respect for those trainers who loved the anamals enough to be on this documentry they left their job with broken hearts the orca is so smart and the parks say no we cant put them back in wild we cold never teach orca to be a orca

[@coffeecrimegal5968]

Sadly it is easier to capture them than it is to simply put them back after decades in captivity! It’s not at all like the Free Willy movie. Most have been in captivity for decades therefore don’t know any members of their pods that came after them, they have forgotten how to be a wild Orca, they’ve come to rely on human contact because it’s all they’ve known for years! It’s not impossible but it’s not as simple as people think either. We need Seapens or Seaside Sanctuaries! Given that our planet is 70% water I don’t see why they couldn’t accomplish this?! They could still allow for human contact, have workers there for them and have the public view them, just allow them to simply be in their natural habit, their home! No tricks like a circus. Go see these majestic creatures in the wild I promise you’ll learn more in 10 minutes than at 10 shows at SeaWorld! #DONTBUYATICKET🖤🤍

[@christerry1773]

Most of the ones today were born in captivity, so there is a difference. You say how they capture these animals from the wild when in fact very few today are.

[@danacastellano5838]

Dont buy a ticket!! So sad !!

[@elladoz1966]

Five years of freedom was not a failure it was what was best for the Orca 🤔❤️

[@carriemullen3977]

I 100% Love and respect Whales, Sharks as well as all animals!! HUMANS are the worst evil ones to be aware of!!

[@biblicalmeditation4094]

Basically they are given a life sentence is prison without committing a crime. Not even murderers are punished like that

[@tessdurberville711]

They do not have swimming pools and all you can eat sushi.

[@dianehodgkinson7113]

All of this infuriates me - I'm so ashamed that I went to see a captive Orca when I was 5 years old (over 50 years ago) - I'm too old & ill now, but if I could I'd love to see these incredible creatures in the wild - Now that's the ONLY WAY to see Orca (Not whales btw - Largest Dolphins)

[@lcnorgaard]

Thank you for fighting for animal rights. And thank you TILIKUM for making the attacks! You were the one who started the change. Bless you!

[@johnserton7997]

it was Keiko from free Willy who started the ball rolling, not the murder whale

[@elladoz1966]

Heart breaking Indeed 😉 Hopefully things change for the best in regards to these exploited animals held in captivity 🙏♥️

[@lindavirgilio4225]

I wonder how Tilikum’s brain differed from those of orcas who have lived their whole lives in the wild. Was Tilikum’s brain studied or autopsied after his death?

[@kaleb-sp5rr]

Have you seen blackfish? I don't think they autopsied his brain, but he was raised in poor conditions from the time he was a calf and they believe it drove him to be a psycho, even other whales abused him... supposedly he murdered multiple people

[@lindavirgilio4225]

@@kaleb-sp5rr yes I have seen Blackfish several times. That’s why I think his brain should have been autopsied. To see how his miserable life effected his brain structure.

[@lindavirgilio4225]

Update: after listening to John Hargrove’s book Beneath the Surface, he states that it is unthinkable that Sea World would allow an autopsy of a Sea World orca. Meaning - they don’t want us to know of any differences in brain structures. They can’t say the captive orcas are healthier if someone discovers scientifically that captive orcas are brain damaged as compared with wild and free orcas.

[@mysterymaverick1982]

They probably didnt but I know that trauma effects the human brain and orca are very emotionally intelligent beings so it's likely that his brain chemistry was completely messed up. That poor whale was attacked by other orcas and on top of that was in chemically treated water In a bath tub he would have had many behavioural issues just as humans do from abuse & neglect not to mention being kidnapped from their parents.

[@plumpydayz]

The wrinkles on the brain indicate intelligence and complexity. The more wrinkles on the brain, the more intelligent and complex. Killer Whales have many, more than human beings do.

[@alexpayko4655]

Never been to SeaWorld and never will go. I’d rather travel and get the experience of watching them in the wild. There’s countries that do tours where you can free dive, scuba dive or watch them from a boat and I’d rather do that over SeaWorld.

[@christerry1773]

You say that like it’s a killer whale park, and all they do is torture killer whales. I suggest actually going to one and making the opinion for yourself instead of letting everyone else do it for you!

[@jirou6228]

​@chris terry what are you talking about ? Surely you know that Sea World are greedy capitalist company that capitalize on living beings ? How could you still support them making a fools out of those intelligence beings ? They shorten those animals lives... they kipnapped them from their natural habitats

[@sandysonge3698]

As a child my grandmother always took us to Florida, and she took us to Disney, then Marine land, and then sea world. I didn’t understand what was actually going on then. I thought it was something normal. Now I know better and it’s horrible!! But now that I know… I can’t understand how they can be so cruel!! Smh

[@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm]

Well, money, for some rich assho... money is never enough. But common ppl is buying their stuff, promoting this barbaric activity to keep happening that is the saddest thing. Maybe we humans as a species are doomed, too much greed and lack of emphaty.

[@coffeecrimegal5968]

@@JoseAlvarez-dl3hm Exactly! It comes down to one simple thing… #DONTBUYATICKET🖤🤍

[@sydneylauren2306]

An ad for SeaWorld's waterpark interrupting this video for me was quite the jumpscare ngl

[@greggaynor7512]

VERY GOOD DOCUMENTARY, VERY INFORMATIVE!!!!!

[@dianasmith725]

Once again, another example of humans abusing and torturing poor animals

[@angelaatwood46]

After watching a documentary on Orcas, whose brain may be smarter or as smart as humans, much wrinkling and more features, big brain per body size, but the wrinkles and other features mean smarter, and understanding that you are not a mature orca since at least 15, needing to be with your mother teaching you all these years vocalizations (speech) and how to hunt, and possibly needing your mother for 18 years before you understand everything, and you live in a pack, like people, all of this just like people, and someone released a full grown orca who only could speak like a 4 year old, was abandoned by all orcas. Imagine that. You can't just release all these captive orcas who are full grown, don't know speech past a 2 year old, so the other orcas don't know what you're saying, and can't hunt, form hunt packs or do anything else except die in the open ocean. The only thing I can think of is that they are now completely dependent on humans to feed them, so put them with other orcas in the ocean with a very large and long amount of water and give them food. You did this, you have no choice. You make up for your mistake. You talk to scientists about how to keep these orcas free and alive with the best life possible. You did this. You make up for your mistake.

[@gptsiteuser]

Tooo late china’s gonna make it worse

[@tessdurberville711]

They cannot make up for other's mistakes, but they should not make it worse by trying to. If you tame an animal, that makes you responsible for it.

[@chiccavaquita]

They have the largest limbic system of all sea animals. Highly emotional - if that doesn’t make you compassionate, you’re a sociopath.

[@amradzinovic4086]

Compassionate?80% of the people don't have that quality.

[@amradzinovic4086]

@@chiccavaquita I know people.I love animals,and I've done for animals more than you can for the next five lives.I don't understand what triggered you to write those ugly things about me.Pure stupidity,or something else?Yes,people mostly doesn't have empathy.There are wars all over the world,all the time.There are children starving to death every day.There are millions of animals killed for sport or fun of it.Of all the people I know,not 80% but 95% doesn't give a shit.You could write that you don't agree,that you think that humans are great.Your answer just revealed your inner ugliness.

[@gittenielsen95]

I can't understand why people pay to see these captured animals perform stupid stunts! Boycott these places. PLEASE.

[@masterofwit339]

I have been terribly bored while out of work (but looking!) and it’s taken a massive toll on my psyche. The first two weeks was awesome. Caught up on sleep. Went to the beach. Cooked amazing meals I didn’t have time for while working 60 hour weeks. But it’s gotten painfully boring now. I cannot imagine being a wild animal trapped for the rest of my life in a tiny cage when my natural home is the most vast part of this earth. It’s sick and demented and needs to stop. If we want to study these beautiful creatures, do it in the damn wild.

[@OrcaAly]

If you're watching this in 2024 know that Kiska, Lolita, Narnia and Nord are all dead. Juliet (also known as Naya/Naja) had a calf that passed a few weeks after birth. China has a state of the art facility with wave and bubble machines and the orca are actively self harming by slamming into the glass along with other stereotypies. Marineland France had it's youngest orca Keijo die suddenly and now they are looking to send their remaining 3 orca to Japan, France has laws prohibiting the breeding of captive orca and Japan does not. Orca can not be ethically kept in a tank.

[@Allyourbase1990]

These places need to be shut down . People are so ignorant to support it

[@nonaweilding4310]

If people don't attend these Parks then they will be no need for the whales. People need to stop visiting these parks!

[@charissahanks3967]

Its so sad. This video makes me cry.

[@horse-lover68]

How sick is that??? Having these poor animals in captivity and behind the screen with wild orca's!! SW is disgusting!!!

[@adriantunei5453]

Educating myself on the matter… I simply cannot believe the lies about the “rescued” orcas. I have been to Loro Parque several times, ignorant me. Dolphins, orcas, sea lions… all marine creatures kept in captivity should be freed. #emptythetanks

[@fifteenbyfive]

Fascinating documentary thanks for sharing!

[@coffeecrimegal5968]

Best Orca/Killer Whale Doc since Blackfish! I’m glad that they’re bringing light to the problem the world is about to see in Europe & especially Asia! Usually the rest of the world looks to the U.S. to see how to behave… Let’s hope & pray that it reaches the right people to put a stop to this! #DONTBUYATICKET🖤🤍 “The greatnesses of a nation & it’s moral progress can be judged by how it treats it’s animals!” Ghandi

[@itsjustbrandie]

I dont know how anyone that had free willy as a child could back the capture of the beautiful creatures. I love listening to them. They should all be free not for entertainment.

[@christerry1773]

I did, I even contributed to the funding. Then I learned years later the amount of time and millions of dollars It. All for him to live one year after being full released. Not quite so heartwarming if you ask me.

[@fallenangel6597]

This is disgusting.. and it's heartbreaking to watch the poor orcas suffering... thats the worst kinda animal abuse ever

[@endangerdenglish]

When I was seven years old I went on a school trip to Windsor Safari Park and they had an Orca named Ramu. I hated it and I hate people that go to these so called shows. If people stop going, they would stop torturing Orcas and Dolphins. Please people, stop enabling this torture.

[@christerry1773]

I take it you asked one of the whales if they were being tortured and they said yes?! Impressive.

[@vwchik7777]

I refuse to take my family to any parks that have orcas or any performing animals. I fell in love with shamu and baby shamu as a child but as I got older and discovered the truth, I was mortified! We are proud supporters and donors to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. RIP Winter, my friend! 🐬

[@fancyfree8599]

I did not want to watch this as I thought it would be full of bad news and depressing facts. It is not all good news but this is an excellent documentary and it does give hope that these cruel practices could be ended and a sea sanctuary set up for the whales.

[@randygalvao4962]

The thing about these sea world trainers they wait till they get laid off to speak up like gtfoh…if you knew it was wrong from the jump you would have spoken up

[@Mark-cd2xx]

True, I saw in a different doc they were giving them antidepressants. Clearly they were aware of the psychological destruction they were causing

[@tms1726]

So I'm wondering why this documentary wasn't played on CNN again, or in theater like they did with Blackfish. This obviously is part 2 to Blackfish, so why is it not being shown and promoted like Blackfish, because that movie had such a Hugh impact on Sea World, I know this one would too !

[@christerry1773]

There’s a lot of similarities between these people and CNN!

[@elladoz1966]

A Sanctuary 😭 happy tears Sounds Great forward beautiful caring people 🙂✌️♥️

[@neonwolflovestory]

It's sad that this whole bad process of hurting such beautiful and intelligent animals is starting in Asia again. People never learn, all they see is money and greed. 💔

[@ashmomofboys]

Every time I see an orca in captivity all I can think is “dance monkey, dance”. The fact that people in the 21st century still pay to see these animals in captivity blows my mind.

[@lindalakota38]

Kids in school should need to wach this in 9th grade i dont know how the trainers can work every day knowing how bored the whale are like keeping a astrailian border collie in a 1 bedroom apartment with poop pads

[@christerry1773]

Should the kids also learn about the thousands of elephants held captive? What about the fact their intelligence rivals that of dolphins? No? Just the orcas because of their beauty. So incredibly vein!

[@jacquiemorrison108]

Heartbreaking And Disgraceful ........ Makes me so angry and ashamed to be human!

[@jodyvw.9741]

I refuse to go to SEAWORLD, just in support of ORCAS!!!

[@angelalovelace5910]

Poor Orca's. Humans really do suck! DON'T BUY A TICKET!!!!🐬

[@whalesong4401]

When the whales and dolphins are finally free and not doing tricks, they will sing, "So long and thanks for all the fish."

[@hannahburke7328]

"I Don't Want To Survive, I Wanna Live!" That's What All Captive Marine Animals Deserve. 🐬🐋🌊

[@dclay2343]

I feel really bad for taking my kids to sea world San Antonio. Never again! I’m one person but I’ll do what I can to try to have the governor close that place down forever and make it illegal.

[@creativespark7371]

Ugh, watching the orcas in the wild is much more impressive than watching captured, tormented orcas perform UNNATURAL "behaviors".

[@cheeseisreallygood846]

people are so terrible these beautiful animals deserved to be left alone in the ocean we’re they belong.

[@mataafa1]

Just hope they eat more of the trainers or people around them.

[@JoseRivera-pg8uh]

I LIVE IN ORLANDO FL AND I CAN SAY SEAWORLD IS 1 OF THE ONLY PARKS THATS NEVER PACKED

[@christerry1773]

4 million people visiting each year isn’t packed? You do realize that it’s not a killer whale park I hope

[@zninz5368]

My heart belongs to the orcas, when I win lotto I’m going after you whalers.

[@christerry1773]

Really? I suppose if you were a wealthy pastor you’d give all your money away and live in a trailer. Gosh you must feel sooo good about yourself.

[@zninz5368]

@chris terry I’d live in a mud castle with all my snapping turtles as soldiers. I care nothing for riches, animals for lifeeeeeeeee

[@yamato9790]

Painful to watch on how these beautiful creatures been treated by u.s seaworld, Russia and China.

[@jeantave8562]

This is so heartbreaking what they do to these beautiful and majestic orcas! Keep orcas free!

[@TheOneNOnlyNeptuneRose]

Reposting due to trolls. Likes and comments not needed or wanted. Ignorance, The audiences, They know not what they do. But once you have been enlightened by by this kind of Information the right thing to do is to to push for change after your perspective has been changed. I feel so bad for all these animals who are stressed out by being in such small living conditions. 😢

[@janivaraumesh623]

DONT EVER BUY A SINGLE TICKET. Jay, 40 miles from Seaworld Florida. 🙏🙏

[@mybloodtypeKRYLON]

R.I.P kiska , I seen her as a kid and she passed a few days ago

[@markcaputo8300]

❤ Thoroughly enjoyed this presentation! 😂

[@natalieh4091]

You can tell the trainers a genuine people that just put their trust into people they thought they could believe. :(

[@anthonyr3624]

About time ❤️

[@marybearsd8701]

I 100% agree don't buy A Ticket >>>>

[@Lacroixmakeupartist]

What strikes me enormously in this documentairy movie,is that the morbid desire for succes,ensures that the prosperty of the Orcas in this case,completely fades away.While we all know,that they don't have the right to do that.They take that right. A very sick way of thinking!! Narcissists destroy a lot!!

[@seantazddubs18]

Don’t buy a Ticket

[@creativespark7371]

I've never gone to see captive orcas, my parents have never seen captive orcas, nor have any of their parents, and i know my great grandparents on my mothers side have never seen them. I will not break this tradition and take the next generation to see captive orcas. Such intelligent, gentle, beautiful creatures who have been murdered and tortured for greed. Every audience member, trainer, park manager/owner/ employee is just as guilty as those who buy, sell and capture these majestic creatures.