#1. Urge SeaWorld to Relocate Orcas to Ocean Sanctuaries
Immediately write to SeaWorld’s Chairman, hedge fund manager Scott Ross (formerly of Goldman Sachs). Why? A personal letter carries more weight than anything electronic.
Remind Mr. Ross, politely, that orcas are more than depreciating
assets in a corporate balance sheet. They have minds, not just brains,
and deserve better than a lingering death sentence at a Florida, Texas
or California amusement park. Stranding orcas in tanks offers nothing
but risk. It’s time to give them a future.
Urge SeaWord’s Chairman to commit to relocating orcas from their facilities to certified whale and dolphin sanctuaries.
Scott Ross, Chairman of the BoardSeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.
6240 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
#2. Press the US Federal Agencies, under the Animal Welfare Act, to End the Holding of Orca Whales in Captivity
Write to Agriculture Dept. Secretary Tom Vilsack urging institution of regulations under the Animal Welfare Act to require relocation of captive orcas to certified seaside sanctuaries.
International experts in whale and dolphin health and behavior have established standards for certified seaside sanctuaries – giving captive orcas more room, more stimulation, and a greater chance of living a natural lifespan in actual seawater, without the stress of performances. Download 2023 guidelines from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries at SanctuaryFederation.org
Secretary Tom Vilsack
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1301 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 2025