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Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish
by Howard Chua-Eoan, John Hargrove
Ever since seeing Blackfish on Netflix in the winter of 2013, I have been curious to know more about what goes on behind the scenes at marine parks like SeaWorld. This is definitely not an "unbiased" account, and SeaWorld is doing its best to discredit the author and any other whistleblowers, but the book gives a very nuanced view of a trainer's career. While there are plenty of damning stories about SeaWorld's lack of concern for employee safety or animal welfare, the author makes it clear why he stayed in the industry for two decades: his rich and rewarding relationships with the whales. I'd recommend this to anyone curious about the effects of captivity on orcas, or about the challenges of working with whales.