Tilikum, SeaWorld's Famed Orca And Subject Of 'Blackfish,' DiesJanuary 6, 2017Tilikum was estimated to be 36 years old and had been in declining health for months. In 2010, he killed a SeaWorld trainer; a documentary about the incident led to outcry over orca captivity.
SeaWorld Agrees To End Captive Killer Whale BreedingMarch 17, 2016SeaWorld is bowing to public pressure and stopping captive breeding of killer whales. Orca performances are also ending next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStarving Sea Lion Found In San Diego, California, RestaurantFebruary 5, 2016(AP) - A starving sea lion has been rescued after finding its way into the booth of a fancy San Diego restaurant.
SeaWorld To Stop Orca ShowsNovember 10, 2015(AP) - Animal rights activists are applauding SeaWorld's plans to end its orca shows at its San Diego park.
California Agency To Eye Bigger Whale Tanks At SeaWorldOctober 8, 2015(AP) - A California agency is expected to consider a $100 million proposal by SeaWorld for a major expansion of the tanks its uses to hold killer whales in San Diego.
State GovernmentBill That Would End SeaWorld Orca Shows StallsApril 9, 2014(AP) -- A bill that would ban the captive breeding and shows of orcas in California has stalled for the year in the state legislature after a fierce debate.
