The public needs to have a say on not only the expansion plans of the aquarium in Stanley Park, but also on the captivity of whales and large cetaceans.

I applaud the Vancouver Aquarium for deciding not to keep orcas in captivity, but it should extend this rule to belugas and dolphins.

Any action that takes away public control is something to be wary of.

Susan Berta,

Orca Network
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