TELL THE HORRIFIC STORY OF THE LIVE ORCA TRADE

Killer whales, or orcas, are big business in places like sea world where millions go to watch them every day. This being the case, stocking these centers with whales is also big business. Do your research and tell the horrific story of the trade in killer whales.

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

·         “Heart breaking real life catching of orcas” http://www.seaworldofhurt.com/orca-capture/ 

Reading material to read and make notes on:

·         “A whale of a business” http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/whales/keiko/world.html

·         “ A surge in wild orca capture for killer whale shows” http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/nature/Orcas-Captured-In-the-Wild-for-Aquariums-and-Water-Parks.html
* “One man’s efforts to rescue killer whales helps shift tides in orca’s favor” http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/17/us/killer-whale-captor-rescuer/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Videos to watch and make notes on:

“2 Videos catch wild orcas at play with people” http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/2-videos-catch-wild-orcas-at-play-with-people