Dolphins and Belugas actively caught and supplied to zoos and aquariums throughout Eastern US and Europe.
First recorded instance of marine mammal being captured and used for recreation in captivity
Marine Studios opened. Trained cetaceans for entertainment of the public.
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
Washington State passes laws regulating orca capture after overfishing of wild Orcas in Washington State.
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.
State of Washington bans Orca captures
British Columbia bans Orca captures
First recorded death of orca trainer at Sealand of the Pacific, Canada.
Movement begins to free Lolita from Miami Seaquarium
Trainer dragged underwater by Orca at SeaWorld show and dies.
Blackfish Documentary released
SeaWorld net income, revenue, and attendance down; and stock dropped by 50%
