WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella has joined forces with PETA for a new campaign to highlight concerns about the treatment of marine animals in captivity at SeaWorld.
Brie Bella, who grew up in San Diego, is using the campaign to raise awareness about the living conditions of orcas, dolphins, and other marine mammals housed in marine parks. As part of the initiative, Bella participated in a photoshoot designed to illustrate the limited space available to captive animals compared to the vast distances they travel in the wild.
One of the campaign’s most striking images features Bella sitting inside a bathtub, drawing a comparison between the confined space and the tanks used to house marine mammals.
In a behind-the-scenes video released by PETA, Bella explained why she believes captivity is harmful to the animals.
“When you look at these huge orcas that are in these tanks, it’s like a human being living in a bathtub for their whole lives,” Bella said. “These mammals can swim for 150 miles a day. How do you do that in here? You can’t.”
The campaign comes ahead of SeaWorld’s upcoming virtual annual meeting, where PETA plans to question company executives about its dolphin breeding programmes and the possibility of relocating marine mammals to seaside sanctuaries.
Supporters of the proposal argue that such sanctuaries would provide a more natural environment while still allowing the animals to receive professional care.
Brie Bella Asks Families To Reconsider Visiting Marine Parks
Brie Bella also encouraged families to reconsider visiting marine parks, arguing that children should learn compassion for animals rather than view captivity as normal.
PETA has long campaigned against marine mammal captivity and has frequently called for changes to industry practices. The organisation claims that more than 40 orcas and more than 500 dolphins and whales have died while in SeaWorld facilities over the years.
SeaWorld has consistently defended its animal care standards and conservation efforts, maintaining that it provides high-quality care for the animals in its facilities.
