Summary: As China builds more massive aquariums, scant news reports raise concerns for marine mammals collected in Russian waters and housed in "cramped and potentially illegal" sea pens. The situation raises at least 3 concerns for zoo professionals: 1) are animals being collected humanely and sustainably based upon scientific assessments? 2) are animal health and welfare being maintained? 3) do housing plans meet social and behavioral needs? Long time theme park insider, writer and blogger, Joe Kleiman is guest.
