11-10-2015, 06:58 PM
I agree - the protests have paid fruit. However, despite all the hype from Sea World, the real reason is that their profits have been very hard hit by plunging attendances - and these falling attentdances are, without a doubt, because the protests have made the general public aware of the issues. It is a case of "voting with your feet" (by not going to Sea World).
This is a great development and is wonderful news. The result is excellent, despite the fact that Sea World have certainly acted because of plunging profits:
"Visitor numbers dropped 17% last year to 3.8 million, according to city authorities, and Manby warned investors last week that numbers are still falling and would contribute to a $10m hit to SeaWorld’s profits this year."
That is, ultimately, what made Sea World change. But never mind, the motives are less important than the result - improved animal welfare.
This is a great development and is wonderful news. The result is excellent, despite the fact that Sea World have certainly acted because of plunging profits:
"Visitor numbers dropped 17% last year to 3.8 million, according to city authorities, and Manby warned investors last week that numbers are still falling and would contribute to a $10m hit to SeaWorld’s profits this year."
That is, ultimately, what made Sea World change. But never mind, the motives are less important than the result - improved animal welfare.
