Killer whales in the entertainment industry have been the source of heated controversy for some time. In Washington state, lawmakers are now discussing the possibility of implementing a ban on the capture of the majestic sea creatures for the purpose of entertainment. More than half of the approximately 455 orcas captured for entertainment originated in Washington state, so a ban like this would send a dramatic message to water parks like SeaWorld , where killer whales are a popular (and highly criticized) attraction. Read the rest of Could WA’s proposed ban on orca captures end marine parks forever? Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: captive killer whales for entertainment , capturing killer whales , capturing wild orcas , killer whales captive , orcas captured in Washington state , orcas in captivity for entertainment , Washington state killer whales , Washington state laws
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Could WA’s proposed ban on orca captures end marine parks forever?