The Whale Sanctuary Project seeks to establish the world’s first ocean sanctuary specifically for orcas born in captivity. Lori Marino, the founder, emphasizes the necessity of returning freedom to these animals, as they endure emotional and psychological trauma in captivity. The public's perception shifted after the release of Blackfish, leading to significant legal changes, including bans on orca breeding and captivity for entertainment in California and Canada. At present, numerous orcas remain in captivity globally, with continued efforts aimed at improving their welfare and conditions.
This is all a dream-part of a years-long vision of the Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP), which, since 2016, has worked to become the world's first ocean sanctuary for orcas born in captivity.
With decades of experience in biopsychology, Marino is best known for her appearance in Blackfish, the 2013 documentary about SeaWorld and the troubled orca Tilikum.
Following the documentary's release, public opinion shifted. SeaWorld reported losses and later announced that it would end its captive orca breeding program.
Three years after Blackfish, California passed a law banning orca breeding as well as captivity for entertainment
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