captive dolphin advocacy

Captive dolphin advocacy involves promoting the fair treatment, welfare, and ethical considerations of dolphins kept in human-controlled environments like aquariums or amusement parks. Advocates work to ensure dolphins have appropriate living conditions, social interactions, and mental stimulation, and often promote the idea that keeping dolphins in captivity can be harmful to their well-being. They may campaign for improved standards, increased transparency, or the eventual release of dolphins into the wild or sanctuaries, emphasizing respect for the animals’ natural behaviors and habitats. This advocacy seeks a balance between entertainment, education, and the ethical treatment of intelligent marine mammals.