U.K. to Ban Fishing Harvests in Vast Swath of Its Seas
More and more entire ocean ecosystems are being rescued by proactive governments stepping up to protect the planet and its sea life.
This bill will ensure that killer whales will no longer need to suffer the indignities of captive ocean park entertaining in California.
Governor Jerry Brown (D) yesterday signed a law banning theme parks and other organizations in California from breeding orcas and using them in entertainment performances.
Starting in June 2017, killer whales in captivity can be used only for "educational presentations."
The provision was part of a budget-related bill sent recently to the governor's desk.
SeaWorld, featured in the 2013 documentary "Blackfish," said in March that it would stop breeding orcas.
–Reprinted with permission from E&E Publishing
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