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Dolphins and Belugas actively caught and supplied to zoos and aquariums throughout Eastern US and Europe.
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First recorded instance of marine mammal being captured and used for recreation in captivity
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Marine Studios opened. Trained cetaceans for entertainment of the public.
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First captive calf born at Marine Studios.
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More oceanaria open in the US
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Anti-captivity public opinion begins
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Washington State passes laws regulating orca capture after overfishing of wild Orcas in Washington State.
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Marine Mammal Protection Act passed, prohibiting the taking of marine mammals from U.S. waters by U.S. citizens in international waters except by special permit.
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State of Washington bans Orca captures
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British Columbia bans Orca captures
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First recorded death of orca trainer at Sealand of the Pacific, Canada.
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Movement begins to free Lolita from Miami Seaquarium
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Trainer dragged underwater by Orca at SeaWorld show and dies.
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Blackfish Documentary released
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SeaWorld net income, revenue, and attendance down; and stock dropped by 50%
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SeaWorld replaces CEO
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SeaWorld ends breeding program for Orcas
