Chapter 1
The splashy beginnings of marine parks
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Chapter 2
The biology and behavior of killer whales
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Chapter 3
The Blackfish effect and the great pivot
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Chapter 4
Beyond the shows: Rescue and rehabilitation
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of SeaWorld
Ch 3 · The Blackfish effect and the great pivot
gus SeaWorld Orca Breeding Ends
A film sparked the public call, SeaWorld heard the ocean's thrall, No more orca breeding at all!
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?
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Which shark-themed roller coaster, opened in 2016, is one of Orlando's tallest and fastest?
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Which experienced SeaWorld trainer tragically lost her life to the orca Tilikum in 2010?
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What rule did the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforce after 2010?