Summary: <p class="p1">In this episode, we underscore the dire welfare issues of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity, and highlight the miseducation that occurs when visitors see these majestic, social and incredibly intelligent, sentient mammals in the confines of captivity. As Kathryn stated to the Canadian Senate Committee, “nothing can justify the continuation of this activity – not scientific research, human entertainment, nor education.” Listen as Dr. Naomi Rose, marine mammal scientist of the Animal Welfare Institute, member of the International Whaling Commission Scientific Committee, and author/co-author of more than 35 scientific papers, outlines how this practice is antiquated, anti-conservationist and inhumane. Dr. Rose directs us as to how we can best help get an end to this practice. Next, join us in our mission to reach English singer/songwriter and actor Harry Styles, a well-known anti-captivity advocate, to help us spread the word that we must be putting pressure on aquariums to change, by no longer housing these amazing animals at their parks, and furthermore, we need to speak out to elected officials and let them know our governments have a responsibility to put an end to this practice. Our message of change: <b>Express your displeasure with facilities that house whales and dolphins!</b></p>
