End Dolphin Captivity in Hawaii
Hawaii State Government
A new development by Atlantis Reports is possibly being planned in Oahu, in the state of Hawaii. Plans suggest a captive swim-with-dolphins encounter may be constructed as part of this luxury resort.
In light of growing condemnation of keeping dolphins and other whales in captivity, it seems a backwards move to increase the number of captive facilities in the state. Two captive facilities already exist on the island, with another marine park on the Big Island.
Swim-with-dolphins programs subject the animals to extreme stress. Many dolphins die a premature death as a result of the high demands placed on them.
We are calling upon the state of Hawaii to follow what Maui enacted in 2002: that all exhibitions of captive cetaceans be banned. In addition, we ask that existing facilities be "ramped down" to disallow all captive breeding and retire their dolphins to seaside sanctuaries.
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We ask that the State of Hawaii expand on what Maui enacted in 2002: that all exhibitions of captive cetaceans be banned state-wide.
Many facilities across the United States are already "ramping down" their dolphin and whale displays due to public outcry.
We ask that the state prohibit the construction of new facilities that plan on keeping dolphins in captivity. In addition, we ask that the state enact a breeding ban across all existing marine parks and aquariums which hold dolphins and other whales in captivity, and that these facilities put plans in place to permanently retire their dolphins to seaside sanctuaries.
With 18 different species of whales residing in the waters around Hawaii, we ask that the state encourage responsible eco-tourism and ban the captivity of cetaceans.