Four Killed After Helicopters Collide Over Australian Beach
Two helicopters collided in an Australian tourist hotspot, killing four passengers and critically injuring three others.
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Rocker Joan Jett Accuses Sea World of Running a ‘Sex Abuse’ Breeding Program
Rocker Joan Jett spoke during SeaWorld’s annual shareholders meeting to accuse the attraction of “sexually abusing” animals during breeding.
SeaWorld Stops Import of 18 Whales from Russia after Harry Styles Urges Fans to Boycott Company
One Direction singer Harry Styles apparently has a very loyal fan base.
‘Jackass’ Star Steve-O Arrested After Climbing Crane to Protest Sea World
Jackass co-star and stunt man Stephen Glover, known as “Steve-O,” was arrested Sunday evening in Hollywood, CA for lighting fireworks after he climbed to the top of a 100 foot crane in protest of Sea World.
SeaWorld Shows Signs of Recovery from Blackfish Wounds
SAN DIEGO — New metrics indicate that SeaWorld may be turning the corner on the way back to recovery. The organization had faced massive criticism, and serious public and financial backlash, over accusations in the 2013 movie Blackfish and charges from animal activist groupPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) relating to the well-being of orcas (killer whales) in captivity at SeaWorld parks.
‘Blackfish’ Continues to Cost Sea World
Fallout from the Blackfish documentary, and continued activist criticism, may be to blame for SeaWorld’s disappointing 2014 earnings report, which still shows a downward decline. Park attendance was down only a small amount–22.4 million in 2014, versus 23.4 million in 2013. Earnings, however, suffered more.
Post-Christmas Grinch Sets Fire to Used Christmas Trees near Sea World
In a recycled tree lot close to Sea World San Diego, an explosive burned Christmas trees and endangered areas nearby with its flying embers. It was the second fire in the same lot in the last week. An arsonist is suspected of starting the blaze.
Sea World Presents Massive Habitat Expansion, PETA Protests ‘Bigger Prison’
SeaWorld presented project details for expanding the park’s orca habitat at a public meeting Tuesday with San Diego’s park and recreation board, drawing media and attention from animal rights protesters.