Ocean Conservation & Tidalpunk

437 readers

20 users here now

A community to discuss news about our oceans & seas, marine conservation, sustainable aquatic tech, and anything related to Tidalpunk - the ocean-centric subgenre of Solarpunk.

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

poVoq

solo

Legacy and Life Story of Keiko, orca star of "Free Willy" (lemmy.ca)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by MelonYellow@lemmy.ca to c/tidalpunk

4 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Got to reading after visiting Klettsvik Bay, where Keiko was harbored for rehab and release.

Keiko’s Legacy, 30 Years after "Free Willy"

Timeline of life events, compiled by cofounder of the Orca Network. Both informative and fascinating.

top 4 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old

[–] Tyoda@lemm.ee 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

September 12, 2002: Miami Seaquarium applies for a permit to capture Keiko and bring him to their tank in Miami, which is smaller than the tank he was saved from in Mexico City.

Bruh.

[–] MelonYellow@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago

Ridiculous!

[–] Tyoda@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Very interesting read, thank you for sharing! Shame he didn't have much time left to enjoy his freedom.

[–] MelonYellow@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I'm glad you enjoyed it! At least we learned a lot for the release of future whales. :)