In Reply to: dolphins in captivity posted by Angela on Tuesday, 19. September 2006 at 17:35 Bali Time:
Thank you ever so much for the magnificent and informative article and the interesting, educating link.
In the Caribbean I once came across "Swim with the dolphins" and it was so sad to see the dolphins being patted (rather smacked) by rowdy children and youths - and some adults. The dolphins eventually tried to hide in a corner of the smallish, shallow tank, while sending out loud "signals", probably of distress. What a mistake to pay if only to have a look.
Would anyone treat their pet dog or pet cat in a similar way, more or less cornering them inside a small area without escape? I thought not, and yet this attraction in Bali is promoted both below and further down.