ABSTRACT

This article focuses on practical, ethical and political issues that arise in the context of cetacean conservation. Our point of departure is the controversy surrounding plans to assist J50, an ailing member of the southern resident orca population, during the summer of 2018. A brief history of cetacean captivity provides context for the current backlash against captivity. We then argue that, in many cases, interventions aimed at capture, rehabilitation and release are practically feasible and that such interventions are ethically justifiable. Moreover, the political context highlights the importance of engaging a broad range of stakeholders in conservation decision making.

摘要

本文重点关注在鲸类动物保护的背景下出现的实际、伦理和政治问题。我们的出发点是围绕 2018 年夏季援助 J50 的计划引发的争议，J50 是南部常驻虎鲸种群中的一员。圈养鲸类动物的简史为当前反对圈养的强烈反对提供了背景。然后，我们认为，在许多情况下，旨在捕获、康复和释放的干预措施实际上是可行的，并且此类干预措施在伦理上是合理的。此外，政治背景突出了让广泛的利益相关者参与保护决策的重要性。