Hi, I am Alberto. I am new to the Blogger community, and it is great to be able to have my own blog
I really want to become a dolphin or whale trainer at SeaWorld. I would like to tell you the story of what got me into this field.
Way back in 2003, I visited SeaWorld Orlando with my family. We didn't get to see the killer whales, but we got to see the dolphins, sharks, penguins, and we did go to the Wild Arctic. Since that day, the memory grew on me to the point where in 2006, when I was just finishing ninth grade, I found myself browsing around the SeaWorld website. I eventually found a link to Shamu.com (it's now just a page with webcams). On this site, I read what trainers had written about how much they loved their jobs, and I started thinking about being a trainer myself. Finally, during tenth grade, I went to Miami Seaquarium with my sister, dad, and cousin. I saw the two dolphin shows (Flipper show and Top Deck show), the sea lion show, and even Lolita the killer whale. I began to realize how fascinated I was about these animals and the way trainers trained and cared for them. With that, I decided that I should be an animal trainer.
Today, I am following the steps that will lead me to this goal. SeaWorld trainers have one the most incredible jobs, and it's my dream to be in their shoes one day.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Bring Back Waterwork
Hi, this is Alberto. This post goes out to all SeaWorld fans and supporters.
Following the death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau on February 24, 2010, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined SeaWorld for several safety violations. Now, they want to keep trainers out of the water for good. OSHA should reconsider their decision.
SeaWorld trainers maintain close relationships with their killer whales. Up until February 2010, trainers have always spent time in the water with them. This interaction stimulates the whales, and strengthens their relationships with their trainers. For every new trainer, waterwork is what brings them closer to the whales. A lack of this interaction limits the bond that trainers have with these animals.
SeaWorld trainers know the risks of working with killer whales. That is why they do what they can to keep everyone safe. Until February 2010, new trainers would not begin waterwork until there was enough trust between them and the whales. Today, SeaWorld is working on revising their safety procedures, as well as obtaining new safety equipment in order to prevent future incidents involving orcas and trainers.
In conclusion, OSHA should not keep SeaWorld trainers from re-entering the water with killer whales. Trainers should be allowed to resume waterwork as soon as SeaWorld finishes revising it's safety procedures, and obtaining it's new safety equipment. The orcas have an amazing bond with their trainers, but the lack of waterwork is an obstacle in this bond.
Please sign this petition to help convince OSHA to let SeaWorld resume waterwork with their killer whales. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/let-sea-world-trainers-back-in-the-water-with-killer-whales/
Please spread the word. I need all the support I can get.
Following the death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau on February 24, 2010, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined SeaWorld for several safety violations. Now, they want to keep trainers out of the water for good. OSHA should reconsider their decision.
SeaWorld trainers maintain close relationships with their killer whales. Up until February 2010, trainers have always spent time in the water with them. This interaction stimulates the whales, and strengthens their relationships with their trainers. For every new trainer, waterwork is what brings them closer to the whales. A lack of this interaction limits the bond that trainers have with these animals.
SeaWorld trainers know the risks of working with killer whales. That is why they do what they can to keep everyone safe. Until February 2010, new trainers would not begin waterwork until there was enough trust between them and the whales. Today, SeaWorld is working on revising their safety procedures, as well as obtaining new safety equipment in order to prevent future incidents involving orcas and trainers.
In conclusion, OSHA should not keep SeaWorld trainers from re-entering the water with killer whales. Trainers should be allowed to resume waterwork as soon as SeaWorld finishes revising it's safety procedures, and obtaining it's new safety equipment. The orcas have an amazing bond with their trainers, but the lack of waterwork is an obstacle in this bond.
Please sign this petition to help convince OSHA to let SeaWorld resume waterwork with their killer whales. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/let-sea-world-trainers-back-in-the-water-with-killer-whales/
Please spread the word. I need all the support I can get.
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