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 Killer Whale Attack in Florida
On February 24, 2010, tragically, a Killer whale "Tilikum" caused the death of a trainer, Dawn Brancheau, at SeaWorld in Florida. The cause and the circumstances surrounding the death are still being investigated by the authorities. According to authorities, the killer whale pulled her pony-tail and pulled her into the water which led to her death. This, of course, brings up many questions with regard to Killer Whales, specifically in captivity. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Killer whales can get up to about 22,00 pounds and measure over 32 feet long. Thye are known to be highly social animals and travel in groups of up to 50. Killer whales are used to swimming in the open sea and keeping them in captivity, in a relatively small tank can cause the animal to stress out.
Killer whales can be very dangerous in captivity because of their enormous size and the small amount of space to which they are confined. According to experts, the whales can get neurotic and emotional. In the case of Tilikum, there might have been something social going on with the other whales which could have agitated him. In the wild, Killer whales have really never been know to attack humans, but they are hostile and playful with other species. However, regarless of creature, confined spaces, have alomost always been know to produce stress. Int he case of a Kilelr whale, it is probably no different.
Many people argue that all whales in captivity should be released. However, some experts point out that some whales have never been in the whild and it is very hard to know how they would react or even if they would survive. With reagrd to Tilikum, one thing is for sure, he still has to bee fed and taken care of on a day to day basis. It is likely that tougher restrictions will be put on people or trainers who work with the whale.
increasing in numbers off the coast of California over the last several decades.
Long Beach Whale Watching conducts whale and dolphin watching cruises seven days a week with tours at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. It is a good idea to arrive early as these cruises do fill up quickly. Tours usually last from two to two and a half hours. Ticket prices are as follows:
Individual Ticket Prices – Two Hour to 2 ½ Hour Cruise
Adults $30
Seniors (62 and over) $25
Children (11 and under) $18
Children (2 and under) FREE!
Ticket Prices for groups of 25 or more.
Adults $22
Seniors (62 and over) $18
Children (11 and under) $12
Children (2 and under) FREE!
You can order your tickets online by clicking the button, or calling 562-432-4900. If you have a discount coupon, please present it at the ticket booth.
We look forward to seeing you and continuing to make Long Beach Whale Watching your choice for whale watching in southern California. We offer convenient parking and are located near many area attractions such as The Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach Lighthouse and Queen Mary as well as excellent shopping and restaurant so you can make a day of it. Whale watching is a wonderful experience regardless of age. We can’t wait to provide the best whale watching in southern California experience possible.
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