CLEAN : Connecticut aquarium welcomes beluga whales from Canada despite activist opposition

The video discusses the ethical considerations of animal welfare, particularly focusing on captive animals and their inability to survive in the wild. It emphasizes the importance of research on beluga whales to aid wild populations. The video also explores alternatives to captivity, such as marine sanctuaries, and highlights the challenges of releasing captive animals into the wild.

What is the primary focus of the research discussed in the first section?

• Releasing captive animals into the wild

• Saving the beluga whale population in the wild

• Building more zoos and aquariums

• Improving the welfare of captive animals

Why do captive-born beluga whales struggle to survive in the wild?

• They are not used to cold water

• They are not intelligent enough

• They lack natural survival abilities

• They are too dependent on humans

What is a potential benefit of collaborating with multiple institutions for research?

• Increasing the sample size

• Building more sanctuaries

• Improving the intelligence of whales

• Reducing the cost of research

What is a suggested alternative to bringing new whales from Canada?

• Training them for survival

• Utilizing marine sanctuaries

• Building more aquariums

• Releasing them into the wild

What ethical concern is raised about separating captive animals from their families?

• It reduces their intelligence

• It affects their ability to swim

• It disrupts their social relationships

• It makes them more aggressive