Despite all of these claims, marine mammals in captivity are not solely "entertainers." The conditions of their habitats and the purpose their captivity serves goes far beyond the extent of a stage performance.
             Oceanariums are moral because they provide suit habitats and environmental enrichment for all of their fish and mammals. Secondly, oceanariums provide adequate exercise for their animals through behaviors performed during "shows." There are various spacial requirements ensuring an environment suit for the animals. "Enclosures for marine mammals must provide adequately for maintenance, care and welfare of the animal. Welfare of the animal means that size is adequate, social groups are provided and the captive environment provides diversity through the provision of enrichment programs" (Lien). All fish and mammals at oceanariums are constantly monitored for their health and behavior. Veterinary standards are very high, in turn, care for these animals is only the best. Many oceanariums, like Sea World San Diego, provide environmental enrichment programs with the public. These programs consist of "playing" with the animals through interaction, toys, and reinforcements. All of the "captive" environments simulate life in the wild and are moral because they are designed to meet all the needs of these intelligent animals.
             Oceanariums provide new insight on psychological training methods. Also, oceanariums perform research studies on social behavior and population that allow for new methods of treatment and un
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