Sea World challenged the ban on trainer interaction.

[luv]

I read this after a friend told me, so maybe everyone knows, already.

I hope they win. Fingers crossed.

In other Sea World news, Lil Joe, the rescued, released, then re-rescued manatee, is moving from Sea World to Disney. I think they should stop trying to release poor Lil Joe and let him stay where he will eat...but they certainly know better than I do!

 

[919Florida]

I am hoping to. fingers crossed. I dont need them back in the water although that would be nice I just dont want to see close contact baned. The hugs, touches, kisses etc. Can you imagine what it is like for the whales. Being touched and that close contact forever and then it just being taken away. Thats unhealthy for the orcas and the trainers. You need that emotional connection.

As for Little Joe I totally agree. Its time to leave him be. He dont want to be in the wild

 

[danpam1024]

Did they reach a verdict yet- we don't get too much coverage down here on the trial?

 

[919Florida]

A decision is months away. Dont expect anything anytime soon.

 

[OFTeric]

But I want the decision now! lol It really needs to happen... like ASAP! lol

 

[Preston Chatsworth]

I hope they let the trainers back in the water as well. Believe was an awesome show and I think SeaWorld has done more for the awareness of not only Killer Whales but all whales in general.

 

[neoshinok]

Denied

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/court-denies-seaworld-appeal-of-osha-citations/25431984