Chronic Stress in Captive Orcas

A pre-recorded conversation between Dr. Lori Marino and Andrew Lewin discussing how orcas express their stress and frustration when confined to a concrete tank. Lori also explains how a sanctuary can provide a solution to this chronic dysfunction. The discussion is based on the paper she authored that was recently published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior: “The Harmful Effects of Captivity and Chronic Stress on the Well-being of Orcas.”