Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT) is a type of dolphin swim program that is purported to be an effective treatment for autism and other conditions. Parents and others are charged thousands of dollars and led to believe that they are engaging in real therapy. We'll discuss why it is a pseudoscience and how the practices that force dolphins into DAT performances are exploitive and abusive.
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At a sanctuary for whales and dolphins – as at any authentic animal sanctuary – health assessments and other essential studies should be as non-invasive and non-intrusive as possible. Therefore, an important aspect of sanctuary work is the development of methods that do not disturb the whales. Three experts who study whale health and behavior in the wild join us for a fascinating conversation.
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Sanctuaries will provide a more natural setting than aquariums, along with a potentially more accessible and convenient way of studying communication among whales than in the wild. Therefore, sanctuaries will be able to catalyze ways to validate and explore innovative methods of studying whale communication.
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