Chapter 1
The splashy beginnings of marine parks
Chapter 2
The biology and behavior of killer whales
Chapter 3
The Blackfish effect and the great pivot
Chapter 4
Beyond the shows: Rescue and rehabilitation
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of SeaWorld
Ch 3 · The Blackfish effect and the great pivot
gus Under intense public pressure, SeaWorld announced the end of its theatrical orca breeding program in 2016.
gus The 2013 documentary Blackfish exposed captive orca conditions, causing public outcry and falling attendance.
Fun Fact
Orca size: Tilikum was the largest killer whale in captivity, weighing over 12,000 pounds.
Glossary
orca (noun)
A large toothed whale with distinctive black-and-white markings and a prominent dorsal fin. Following a critical 2013 documentary, SeaWorld ended its captive breeding program and phased out theatrical shows.
A large toothed whale with distinctive black-and-white markings and a prominent dorsal fin. Following a critical 2013 documentary, SeaWorld ended its captive breeding program and phased out theatrical shows.
Quiz
What is the title of the 2013 documentary that criticized SeaWorld's treatment of orcas?
Quiz
Which shark-themed roller coaster, opened in 2016, is one of Orlando's tallest and fastest?
Quiz
Which experienced SeaWorld trainer tragically lost her life to the orca Tilikum in 2010?
Quiz
What rule did the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforce after 2010?