WATERY PRESENTATION

Hailey Euell Bethy Clark ENGL 102 November 22, 2023

The Effects of Captivity on Dolphins

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Conclusion

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Background

Background

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They are taught a version of American sign language and respond to it..

They are self-aware just as humans are self aware.

Dolphins are intelligent communicators.

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- SeaWorld

“Our goal is to help our guests explore the wonders around them and inspire them to take action to protect wild animals and wild places.”

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Problem 1

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• Acoustic stress from concrete tank and environment
• Acoustic stress from underwater viewing tanks
• Acoustic stress from screaming crowds and projected music
• Chronic stress leads to depression
• Refusal to eat or perform are signs of depression

Problem 1

Stress and Depression

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Problem 2

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Problem 2

• Artifical insemination or confinment with a sexually mature male

• Bred for entertainment
• Many unsuccessful attempts due to lack of adjustment
• Never fully adjusted to a captive environment
• Although safe from predators, they are stripped of their wild instintcs

Shorter Life Expectancy

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• Internal and external diseases arise
• Chronic stress puts dolphins in a vulnerable, suseptible state
• Social stress causes aggression
• Skin barrier is first line of immune defense
• Signs of disease force drugs and antibiotics to be consumed
• Prolonged illnesses cause anxiety and depression

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Disease and Illness

Conclusion

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Help the conservation and protection of the dolphin species.

Stop focusing on the entertainment business.

Chronic stress and depression lead to death.

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