tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970777878498844654.post3141287821513605919..comments2023-09-28T21:53:43.293-07:00Comments on Orca Watcher: Killer Whales Are Meant To Be FreeMonikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442975942250078450noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970777878498844654.post-50106305334736173662012-08-26T15:53:48.026-07:002012-08-26T15:53:48.026-07:00Rainsong - Thanks so much for sharing this. Not to...Rainsong - Thanks so much for sharing this. Not too long at all! Sounds like a couple of pretty amazing things you witnessed. I would love to hear more about it for a piece I'm writing - would you send me an e-mail if you get a chance?Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10442975942250078450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970777878498844654.post-22340872620076435552012-08-09T06:06:26.940-07:002012-08-09T06:06:26.940-07:00Thank you so much Monika! Thank you for advanced p...Thank you so much Monika! Thank you for advanced permission to share this...I do not reach many people but those that I do should see this. <br /><br />I was a school girl when I was out fishing with my dad and grandfather in a small aluminum boat off of Whidbey Island where my dad grew up. Suddenly my dad is yelling for us to reel-in. He did not want to lose gear or hurt the orcas that were suddenly everywhere. My dad assured me that despite their name they were not going to hurt us or the boat and we must not harm them in anyway. The fish were first for them. (and there would be no bites after the Orca went through but what a show!)<br /><br />That evening at Mukilteo, sitting in the car watching the water the Orca's were suddenly everywhere (I have not seen them off of Mukilteo since). But who were those guys in boats buzzing around harassing them? I remember the irritation in my dad’s voice because of those guys. The next day the big news story was about the capture of a pod of orca and the sale of many members. My parents were so angry. There was one whale called Namu (Sp?) in Seattle. He died at least three times before the pen was dismantled. He was three different whales with the same name, it was said that he was happy but wanted to breed so he would try to escape and get caught in the nets. I think now we know that it was not a sexual urge but family love. <br /><br />I do not remember the name of "the guy" who made so much money that night, nor do I want to remember, but I do remember the joy of watching the free whales who gave such a show without hurting me in the little outboard fishing boat....followed by the sick feeling that they had been captured for profit the next day.<br /><br />Too long, I know. But I love the Orca who seem to be less free even in the wild since that horrible day.Rainsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004524351613975443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970777878498844654.post-81658251853625327402012-08-08T14:49:23.494-07:002012-08-08T14:49:23.494-07:00Dave - Bored out of its mind, I imagine. Orcas don...Dave - Bored out of its mind, I imagine. Orcas don't sleep like that, but rather continue to swim and surface slowly with family members in close contact when they rest, probably like other dolphins in that they only rest half their brain at a time.Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10442975942250078450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970777878498844654.post-68267302670025102532012-08-08T11:50:01.090-07:002012-08-08T11:50:01.090-07:00The most obvious thing is the space (or lack of it...The most obvious thing is the space (or lack of it) the Salish Sea is probably only a small body of water but it is immense compared to the tiny pool. <br />Is the animal @ 2.50 asleep bored witless? And does anyone know if wild orcas sleep like that?<br /><br />keep up the good work<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />DavoLancs and Lakes Outback Adventure Wildlife Safarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299788091742592953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970777878498844654.post-35612773007611685392012-08-08T07:07:46.255-07:002012-08-08T07:07:46.255-07:00Thank you for sharing, Monika. I have always been...Thank you for sharing, Monika. I have always been deeply troubled by the continued use of orcas for profit in aquariums. Your video is such a stark demonstration of how the practice of keeping orcas captive is cruel and inhumane.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292663805829818012noreply@blogger.com