whales

Baby whale comes up close to boat asking to be petted

Whales are really beautiful, majestic creatures. Getting to see one up close is a great experience—people go on whale watching tours just hoping to get a view of one. But one man got an even ...

TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to businesses that breed captive dolphins and whales

Ocean animals like whales and dolphins have long been used in live shows as entertainment, making popular businesses and tourist attractions out of aquatic parks like Sea World. But the ethics of keeping these animals ...

Major tour company cuts ties with SeaWorld and other attractions with captive whales

Virgin Holidays, the British travel company owned by Richard Branson, announced on July 15 that they would no longer sell or promote attractions that keep cetaceans—such as whales and dolphins—in captivity. It follows a pledge ...