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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Even training the dolphins treats the dolphins cruelly — they are often starved so they more readily do their tricks on demand for food.

And it is extremely stressful for the dolphins and orcas — they often have to interact with upwards of 50 people a day and are often medicated to deal with anxiety and stress l.

[b]Cruise ships actively promote these swim-with-the-dolphin excursions. [/b]

From The Dolphin Project:

“Swim-with-dolphin programs place extraordinary amounts of stress on captive dolphins, who may interact with over 50 tourists a day. In preparation for these programs, dolphins undergo a grueling training regimen, including: food deprivation where mammals are kept hungry so they will perform on demand, routine medicating to combat the physical and psychological stresses placed upon them and other learned behaviors designed to force their submission. Many die prematurely due to illness or stress-related disorders as captive dolphins don’t get vacations.”[/quote]

Ugh.  Another reason not to like cruises.[/quote]

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