
"This was the biggest threat. I think the Loro Parque circumstance is a cautionary tale, and SeaWorld should be in the forefront of supporting (the Florida legislation). I think there’s a trust issue now."According to SeaWorld spokesperson Travis Claytor, the decision to transfer custody of the whales happened "before anyone knew their orca was pregnant." The Tampa Bay Times said Claytor "declined to answer when Morgan was bred and when the transfer was effective, whether this was a breach of the March 2016 policy change, or whether SeaWorld would support the proposed Florida bill." Source: Tampa Bay Times