This paperwork documents the acquisition of the false killer whales "Teri" and "Suki" from Taiji, Japan, to SeaWorld in the USA. They were routed via Kamogawa Sea World in Japan. The two Pseudorca were collected via the brutal drive fishery in Taiji, Japan. The infamous Don Goldsberry is listed as the corporate head of "collections" with 26 years of experience. The doc also shows the equipment SeaWorld uses/used to transport the captured whales from Japan to USA
This paperwork documents the acquisition of the false killer whales "Teri" and "Suki" from Taiji, Japan, to SeaWorld in the USA. They were routed via Kamogawa Sea World in Japan. The two Pseudorca were collected via the brutal drive fishery in Taiji, Japan. The infamous Don Goldsberry is listed as the corporate head of "collections" with 26 years of experience. The doc also shows the equipment SeaWorld uses/used to transport the captured whales from Japan to USA
This paperwork documents the acquisition of the false killer whales "Teri" and "Suki" from Taiji, Japan, to SeaWorld in the USA. They were routed via Kamogawa Sea World in Japan. The two Pseudorca were collected via the brutal drive fishery in Taiji, Japan. The infamous Don Goldsberry is listed as the corporate head of "collections" with 26 years of experience. The doc also shows the equipment SeaWorld uses/used to transport the captured whales from Japan to USA
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Application for Permit for Public Display under the
Marine Mammal Protection Act
July 16, 1984
Sea World, Inc. + 1720 South Shores Road + Mission Bay + Sar. Diego, California 92109 + (619) 222-6363III.
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vi.
VII.
PERMIT APPLICATION QUESTIONS
The identity of the Applicant, including complete name,
address, and telephone number. If the Applicant is a part-
nership or corporation include the details for the business
relationship.
A description of the animals, parts or products to be
taken, imported, or exported, including
A, ‘The number of animals by species (common and scientific
names) and type of taking (e.g. harassment
tag/release, capture/maintain). Clearly indicate if an
animal will’be taken more than once or in more than one
manner, If take by harassment is being requested
indicate the maximum number of animals which may be
harassed and the number of times they may be harassed,
the size, sex, age, and reproductive condition of the
animals at the time of taking;
C. The dates and locations of the proposed taking, as
specifically as possible, and the requested duration of
the permit;
D. A description of the status of the stock of each
species as it relates to the area of taking (cite
sources);
E, The reason for removing a live animal from the wild
rather than using a beached/stranded one;
F, In the case of imported animals, the country from which
the animal was taken, whether taken in a lawful manner,
the manner of taking, and the management and protection
programs of the country from which the animals
originate. The Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits
the import for public display of any animal which was
pregnant, nursing, or less than eight months old when
taken.
If the application is for public display provide an estimate
of the numbers and types of people who will visit the
display annually and a list of any educational or scientific
programs associated with the display.
If the application is for scientific research or to enhance
the propagation or survival of a species, provide the
following:
If the requested live animals will be maintained in
captivity either for public display or scientific research,
provide the following as appropriate:c
If the collector is a NMFS designated Collector of
Record, provide
If the collector is not a Collector of Record, provide
1. The name and qualifications of some of the
personnel who will likely be involved in the
capture of animals;
2. A detailed description of the manner of capture,
including gear to be used;
3. A description of the pen, tank, container, cage,
cradle or other device used during capture,
transportation, or an initial holding facility;
4. Mode of transportation, special care during
transport, and the length of time for the transfer
of the animals from the capture site to the
initial holding facility and from the initial
holding facility to the permanent facility;
A statement as to whether the animals will be
accompanied during transport by a veterinarian or
other knowledgeable person and the qualifications
of that person;
6. A written certification from the doctor of
veterinary medicine responsible for the animals,
stating that the methods of capture, transport
and care will be adequate to ensure the well-being
of the animals.
If the facility is a licensed or registered facility
under the Animal Welfare Act provide
1. The U.S.D.A, license or registration number, and
a copy of the last U.S.D.A, inspection report for
marine mammals;
The terms of any variance granted by the
Department of Agriculture which is currently in
effect;
. A statement that the facilities are adequate for
the additional requested animals.
If the facility is not a licensed or registered
facility under the Animal Welfare Act (this includes
non-registered research and all foreign facilities),
provide sufficient information for a determination on
Eompliance with the regulations and standards "Marine
Mammals; Humane Handling, Care, Treatment, and
Transportation" for all’ species’ of marine mammals
maintained, including the following information:
iiE.
VIII.
IX.
Provide the following information for all marine
mammals captured or maintained by or for the Applicant:
1. An updated marine mammal inventory, including new
acquisitions, transfers/sales or animals, and
mortalities.’ Include necropsy reports which have
not previously been submitted.
2. If mortalities have occurred, the steps taken by
the Applicant to avoid or decrease similar
mortalities.
Certification:
Name, title, and signature of Applicant or responsible
party.
iiiIII. Sea World, Inc. is a subsidiary of Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich, Inc, a publicly owned company. Sea World, Inc.
operates aquatic zoological parks located in San Diego,
California, Aurora, Ohio and Orlando, Florida.
Corporate Offices:
Sea World, Inc.
1720 South Shores Road
San Diego, California 92109
(619) 222-6363v.
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E.
Pr.
Rumber Common & Scientific Hane - aype
2 False killer whales Import/maintain
Paeudorca crassidens for public educa-
tional dieplay
Sea World, Inc. would like to import into the United
States one male and one female false killer whale
ed at Kamogawa Sea world, Japan.
ts 300 cm.to 305 cm, in length and
Reconetached letter from Dr. Teruo Tobayama, Director,
Kamogawa Sea World dated July 2, 1983, pia,
Sea World, Inc. would like to import the false killer
Fhales on or about October 1, "1964, Hovevers ee
request the permit be valid for at least 3 years. The
Amportation would take place from Kamogawa Sea World,
Kamogawa - City, Japan to 6ea World, 6San Diego,
California. The animals may later be maintained in any
of the Sea World aquatic zoological parks,
srassidens has a wide range, encompassing all
fenporate and tropical seas, they often are invelecd in
States endings on the Atlantic side of the United
States, from North Carolina south, particularly along
fhe Florida Coast. ‘These animals are also knout eo be
fommon off the Pacific Coast of the main Japanese
Island, Honshu and Hawaii, ‘They are not endangered and
are, recent information states that false killer whales
are not rare within their range.
Information on the population of Pseudorca crassidens
was obtained from the following sources:
NOAA Technical Report NHPS Circular 444, July, 1982.
Leatherwood, §.L.; Reeves, R.R.7 The Sierra Club
Whales and Dolphins. sierra Club
of
Books, 1983,
Watson, Lyall; Sea Guide to Whales of The
Morld. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1981.
Not Applicable, Application te for import only.
Japanesé regulations,duly 2, 1983.
Dr. Lanny H. Cornell, D.V.M.,
Sea World, Inc., of San Diego,
1720 South Shores Road,
Mission Bay, San Diego,
Calif. 92109, U.S.A.
Dear Dr. Cornell,
We hereby inform you the following information
regarding two (2) False Killer Whales (Pseudorca
crassicens) which are available to Sea World, Inc.,
of San Diego.
1: Date of Capture: 21 February, 1983.
2: Location of Captur:
: Taiji, Higashimuro-gun,
Wakayama~Pref., Japan.
3: Body Length: (No.1) 300 cm (No.2) 305 cm
3 Body Weight: (No.1) 280 kgs.(No.2) 280 kgs.
(measures was taken on 7 June,1983.
5: Sex : (No.1) Male (No.2) Female
We are very glad if above datas are good for
you.
Looking forwards to hear from you soon.
Bawce Tobey ame
KAMOGAWA SEA W
Twruo Tobayama, Director.
1y64-18 HIGASRICHOH, KAMOGAWA-CITY, CHIBA-Pref. 296
JAPAN TELEPHONE 04709-2-2121Kamogawa Ses world
July 2, 1983.
To whom it may concern,
This is to certify that Kamogawa Sea World now
has two (2) False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassieens)
That are available to Sea World, Inc., of San Diego.
These animals were taken in a lawful and humane
manner in accordance with current Japanese regulations.
Both False Killer Whales were over eight (8) months
of age and not nursing at the time of take.
Yours faithfully,
KAMOGAWA SEA WORLD.
Baus Ftezorea—
Teruo Tobayama, Mrector.
1464-18 HIGASHICHOH, KAMOGAWA-CITY, CHIBA-Pref. 296
JAPAN TELEPHONE 04709-2-2121Neither animal was nursing, pregnant or under eight
months of age at the time of take, See attached letter
of certification from Dr. Teruo Tobayama, Director,
Kamogawa Sea World dated July 2, 1983, p.5.
Of the estimated over 100 million people who annually attend
zoos, over seven percent (7 million) attend Sea World parks.
From the opening of its first park in San Diego in 1964, Sea
World, Inc., has hosted nearly 75 million visitors. In the
last 10 years, Sea World has shown an average annual
corporate attendance increase of 10.25 percent. Assuming a
modest three percent annual increase over the next ten
years, annual attendance at the three existing Sea world
parks through 1992 will exceed 10 million each year. Past
marketing research shows that the largest group of Sea world
visitors are young families with children.
In addition to the general public, more than 1.5 million
students have participated in Sea. World's award winning
education programs since their official inception in 1972
The mainstay of the education program in all three parks is
a project called "Exploration Breach," five units for all
grade levels. Other programs include: "Underwater Friends"
for students in pre-grade 3 levels; youth awards for
Campfire, Scouts and youth groups; career explorations;
“Interworlds" for students K-4; in-depth studies for high
school and college students (many in cooperation with the
University of California-San Diego and San Diego State
University) and continuing education units which bring
marine science instructors to the classroom. In addition
Sea World offers a preceptorship program to upper level
veterinary medical students interested in marine and
zoological medicine.
In recent years several very popular special programs have
been developed. Gifted students' programs are presented for
qualified students in grades K-6. Three special education
Programs are offered for mentally challenged students,
visually impaired students and physically handicapped
students. Each is a multi-sensory program designed for
students who benefit from the individual approach. Sea
World's Education Department also offers free curriculum
aids and teacher orientation programs, Sea World is
committed to provide these programs at or below cost.
In addition to the organized education programs, trained
interpreters/narrators are stationed at all major animal
exhibits to respond to visitors' questions and present
educational information. Other educational materials are
presented in our award winning graphic displays located in
exhibit areas.SEA WORLD, INC.
ATTENDANCE
DATE SAN DIEGO OHIO FLORIDA SHARK INSTITUTE TOTAL
1964 414,574 "414,574
1965 710,480 710,480
1866 957,759 957,759
1967 1,169,779 1,169,779
1968 1,408, 149 1,408,149
1969 1,448, 506 1,448,506
1970 1,555,663 944,457 2,500,120
1971 1,718,578 1,010,080 2,728,658
1972 1,703,403 977,589 2,680,992
1973 1,761,785 1,183,464 76,491 3,021,740
1974 1,752,074 1,085,039 1,610,668 4,447,781
1975 1,956,140 1,123,422 1,971,797 5,051,369
1876 2,162,589 1,112,152 2,177,134 5,451,875
1977 2,275,909 1,323,545 2,333,657 53933, 111
1978 2,656,702 1,298,418 2,752,450 6,707,570
| 1979 2,454,326 1,282,711 2,807,301 123,214 6,667,552
1980 2,623,927 1,189,952 3,023,474 123,384 6,960,737
| 198) 2,794,642 1,135,587 3,140,529 101,211 7,171,969
1982 2,874,019 1,170,220 2,888,771 6,633,010
1983 2,934,459 1,114,586 2,804, 305 6,853,350
TOTALS 37,033,463 15,951,222 25,586,577 78,918,571VI.
VII.
The public display of marine mammals, the formal education
programs, interpreters/narrators and graphics are indicative
of Sea World's corporate belief that the public should be
afforded the opportunity to personally experience the
beauty, intelligence and agility of marine mammal species
Experiencing these exotic creatures only through —one—
dimensional photos, books and mass media cannot provide the
awareness and appreciation that comes from personal
observation.
AN INFORMED AND EDUCATED PUBLIC CONSTITUTES THE BEST
PROTECTION FOR OUR MARINE MAMMAL RESOURCES.
See Exhibit a.
This application is not for scientific research.
A, 1, Not applicable
2. Not applicable
Sea World is not a NMFS Collector of Record.
B. 1. Not applicable
2. Not applicable
3, During transport the animals will be supported by
specially designed material stretchers, foam
rubber, and water in transport units constructed
of fiberglass over plywood. The units constructed
of fiberglass over plywood. The units are water
tight and measure approximately 12' long, 3' wide
and 3' high,
See Attachment A, p. 8.
4, The animals will be transported by truck and
charter or commercial airlines from Kamogawa Sea
World, Japan to one of the permanent Sea world
aquatic zoological parks. It is anticipated that
the length of time in transit will be 24 hours or
less.Sea World's Typical
. Small Cetacean Transport Unit -
body may be covered
with a protective ointment
in some cases a sheet
may be used to cover animal
material stretcher
provides sling for
animal support
cut-away sections for flippers
foam rubber or other similar
material may be used for support or padding
Attachment ASpecial care during the entire transport will
include:
a) Insuring even weight distribution with
slings, foam padding, etc.
b) Use of moisture, water, ointments, etc.
to prevent drying as needed.
c) Protection from excess sunlight through
cooling techniques.
4) Insuring adequate ventilation.
e) Fasting animals as needed to prevent
fecal soiling and motion sickness.
The animals will be transported in a manner which
includes supervision by one or more Sea World
veterinary medical/curatorial staff attendants
experienced in transporting marine mammals, The
names of some of these individuals and the years
of experience of each are given below:
Sea World, Inc,
Sea World, San Diego
1720 So, Shores Rd.
San Diego, California 92109
Lanny H. Cornell, D.V.M.
Senior Vice President/Zoological Director
19 years of experience with marine mammals
Donald Goldsberry
Corporate Director of Collecting
26 years of experience with marine mammals
James E. Antrim, B.S.
Curator of Mammals
11 years of experience with marine mammals
Thomas A. Goff, B.S.
Assistant Curator of Mammals
9 years of experience with marine mammals
Dee Cross
Supervisor of Animal Care
10 years of experience with marine mammals
Gary Albrechtsen, A.A.
Senior Animal Care Specialist
10 years of experience with marine mammalsSantos Cazares
Senior Animal Care Specialist
12 years of experience with marine mammals
Marilyn Dudley
Senior Animal Care Specialist
8 years of experience with marine manmals
Bob Grossman
Senior Animal Care Specialist
4 years of experience with marine mammals
Mike Glenn
Senior Animal Care Specialist
5 years of experience with marine mammals
Bob Wagoner
Senior Animal Care Specialist
10 years of experience with marine mammals
Bernice Stark, B.A., M.T. (ASCP
Medical Technologist
7 years of experience with marine mammals
Sea World of Ohio
1100 Sea World Drive
Aurora, Ohio 44202
Stan W. Searles
Curator of Mammals and Birds
15 years of experience with marine mammals
Dudley wigdahl
Assistant Curator of Mammals and Birds
9 years of experience with marine mammals
G. William Hughes
Senior Animal Care Specialist
4 years of experience with marine manmals
Barbara Throssel
Senior Animal Care Specialist
5 years of experience with marine mammals
Marcella Marquez
Medical Technologist
8 years of experience with marine mammals
10Sea World of Florida
7007 Sea World Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
Edward D. Asper
Vice President/General Curator
24 years of experience with marine mammals
Robert 0. Stevens, D.V.M,
Director Veterinary Medicine
6 years of experience with marine manmals
W. Glenn Young, B.S.
Assistant Curator of Mammals and Birds
11 years of experience with marine mammals
Patrick W. Sassic, B.S.
Supervisor of Animal Care
6 years of experience with marine mammals
Robin Friday
Supervisor of Animal Care
4 years of experience with marine mammals
Gregory P. Case
Laboratory Supervisor
9 years of experience with marine mammals
Julie Ensor
Senior Animal Care Specialist
4 years of experience with marine mammals
steve Lehr
Senior Animal Care Specialist
8 years of experience with marine mammals
Jayne Marsh
Senior Animal Care Specialist
6 years of experience with marine mammals
Dave Orndorf££
Senior Animal Care Specialist
8 years of experience with marine mammals
Randy Runnells
Senior Animal Care Specialist
6 years of experience with marine mammals
D. O, Beusse, Jr., D.V.M.
Staff veterinarian
11 years of experience with marine mammals
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D.
E.
See, attached letter from Lanny H, Cornell, D.V.M.
p. 13.
Sea World, San Diego, California - 93-C-69
Sea World, Aurora, Ohio - on-c~349
Sea World, Orlando, Florida - 58-EL-77
No variances are required for the requested
Pseudorca crassidens. See attached letters of
variance approvals from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, pp. 14-19, The following variances
listed are “no longer required because the
necessary corrections have been made: San Diego
Whale and Dolphin Exhibit Pool (Petting Pool), Sea
Otter Exhibit, and Ohio Whale Pool.
Sea World, Inc. currently maintains the 3 largest
marine mammal husbandry and public display
facilities in the world. All specifications of
Sea World's cetacean holding facilities are on
file with the USDA and National marine Fisheries
Service Office of Marine Mammal and Endangered
Species, These facilities are adequate for all
the additional animals being requested in this
application.
Not Applicable.
Sea World, Ine. marine mammal inventory is
currently (on file with National Marine Fisheries
Service and is kept up to date on their computer.
All necropsy reports are also currently up to date
and have been previously submitted or are in the
process of preparation and will be submitted in a
timely manner.
12stamina
Sea World &
Lanny H. Comell, Dv.M.
Senior Vice President!
Zoological Director
July 16, 1984
Director
National Marine Fisheries Service
United states Department of Commerce
Washington, D.c, 20235
Dear Sir:
This letter is to certify that I am a licensed
veterinarian in the State of California and that I
am knowledgeable in the field of marine mammal med-
icine and care.
I further certify that I have personally reviewed
the arrrangements for transport and care for the false
killer whales, Pseudorca crassidens, and that these
arrangements are adequate to provide for the well-
being of the animals,
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Redpect fu y submitted}
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Lanny &, Cornell, D.v.M.
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Sea World, Inc, « 1720 South Shores Road « Mission Bay « San Diego, California 92109 « (744) 222-6363.
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