Petition for Sea World Gold Coast, Australia to Release 'Cliffy' the Dolphin.
5th August 2009
A wild though friendly and sociable bottlenose dolphin which regularly visited the area around the Port of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia has been captured and taken into captivity by Sea World, Gold Coast (located in Main Beach), and we, the public, are calling for this animal to be returned to the wild.
The dolphin, nicknamed Cliffy, is believed to be between three and five years of age and was found earlier this year entangled in fishing lines wrapped around his tail fluke. Sea World took him into their facility to remove the fishing gear and after a six week recuperation period, having regained his strength, the young dolphin was released back to his natural envirnment.
Sea World and the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) who authorised the capture have said the dolphin was having trouble adapting to life back in the wild and claim the dolphin was relying on fishermen to feed him. Oceanic organisations world wide are now questioning this decision and investigating which, if any, other options were considered.
The majority of the people living in the area do not want this dolphin to stay in captivity and agree that Cliffy has the right to be left in the wild where he is able to live a normal, active live. In our seas and oceans thousands of dolphins are injured or killed by fishing gear every year and also face many other dangers from mankind, however this does not mean the option should be to remove from from their natural habitat into a captive environment. Situations like this highlight the immediate need for more effort to be taken to protect them and their habitat in the wild state.
The people undersigned are concerned for the future welfare and protection of Cliffy, and would like to see this dolphin released and The EPA put into place a public educational awareness programme to try to ensure Cliffy's safety and welfare, highlighting to the public the need to give the dolphin his independence and space as a wild animal.
Public awareness and vocal support is vital to help protect animals like these.
The following is a link to related news story.
http://www.marineconnection.org/news/general/captivity_seaworld_australia_cliffy.htm
5th August 2009
A wild though friendly and sociable bottlenose dolphin which regularly visited the area around the Port of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia has been captured and taken into captivity by Sea World, Gold Coast (located in Main Beach), and we, the public, are calling for this animal to be returned to the wild.
The dolphin, nicknamed Cliffy, is believed to be between three and five years of age and was found earlier this year entangled in fishing lines wrapped around his tail fluke. Sea World took him into their facility to remove the fishing gear and after a six week recuperation period, having regained his strength, the young dolphin was released back to his natural envirnment.
Sea World and the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) who authorised the capture have said the dolphin was having trouble adapting to life back in the wild and claim the dolphin was relying on fishermen to feed him. Oceanic organisations world wide are now questioning this decision and investigating which, if any, other options were considered.
The majority of the people living in the area do not want this dolphin to stay in captivity and agree that Cliffy has the right to be left in the wild where he is able to live a normal, active live. In our seas and oceans thousands of dolphins are injured or killed by fishing gear every year and also face many other dangers from mankind, however this does not mean the option should be to remove from from their natural habitat into a captive environment. Situations like this highlight the immediate need for more effort to be taken to protect them and their habitat in the wild state.
The people undersigned are concerned for the future welfare and protection of Cliffy, and would like to see this dolphin released and The EPA put into place a public educational awareness programme to try to ensure Cliffy's safety and welfare, highlighting to the public the need to give the dolphin his independence and space as a wild animal.
Public awareness and vocal support is vital to help protect animals like these.
The following is a link to related news story.
http://www.marineconnection.org/news/general/captivity_seaworld_australia_cliffy.htm
i trust Sea World would do much help for the dolphin whenever it's needed. but as for six week i think the dolphin is capable to return back to his own sea world. so please release him if he has truly recover from the fishing line injuries. setting him free is the best cure.
How could anyone capture these beautiful marine animals? They've been put in the oceans for a reason. They fill the seas with their music.
Sea World Australia--keeping dolphins in captivity is an activity increasingly frowned upon in the modern world. Efforts need to be made to keep "Cliffy" in his natural environment. If needed, perhaps after a re-adaption period. Fifty millions years of oceanic evolution cannot be erased by a few weeks or months in captivity! Do the RIGHT thing and let this wild dolphin FREE!
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10:37 am PDT, Oct 23,
Yves TOSCANO, France
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10:37 am PDT, Oct 23,
Marie ISAIA, France
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release cliffy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You need to admit it, Sea World. Despite the gesture to help cliffy and the kindness you have shown him, you are, when it all boils down, exploiting these poor creatures for profit and there is no doubt, this comes at an enormous cost to these majestic creatures and their well being.
its a shame and a crime.Wake up people!Time is over to behave like ,idiot kings of the world,who think they have the right to destroy life and the beauty of gods creation for their profit and stupid entertainment.Circus is over!! May god bless you so you wake up to compassion and understanding. Greetings Barbara
evil monsters only harm or kill
