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Blackfish Explained: Orca Captivity, SeaWorld, and the Story of Tilikum

26 min · 13. jan. 2026
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Through the story of Tilikum, an orca captured from the wild and held in captivity for over three decades, Blackfish exposes the hidden costs of marine park entertainment. The episode also honours the life of trainer Dawn Brancheau, whose death became a turning point in the global conversation around captive orcas and human responsibility. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

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