On this episode of The Anoncast, Alek talks with former Marineland employee turned animal rights activist Phil Demers. @walruswhisperer

Phil first came to the attention of the media through his unique relationship with the walrus Smooshi. After 12 years of working with the animals at Marineland, Phil left due to the poor treatment and unsanitary conditions the animals were forced to live in. He has been an animal rights activist ever since. His activism resulted in a slap suit, a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation, from the owner of Marineland, John Holer. Marineland has become the center of the debate in the call for the end of captivity for marine mammals and other animals.

Displayed in the podcast was the documentary Into The Water. This documentary was produced by students at Mohawk College. http://www.mohawkcollege.ca

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBiGm0uY9Gw

More information about Marineland can be found at:

www.savesmooshi.com

www.marinelandindepth.com

More Information of Lolita and Orcas can be found at:

www.savelolita.org

www.orcanetwork.org

www.orcarescues.org

More information on Ric O'Barry can be found at:

www.dolphinproject.net

Special thanks to GDLK for writing the new intro. For more info https://www.facebook.com/gdlkdub

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