In "Orca Encounters", Isabelle Groc provides various perspectives on the effects of human interaction with wild orcas, raising the question of why these fascinating animals are captivated by their natural habitat to provide living beings human entertainment at theme parks, such as Sea World. The main question explored by this initial text concerns the consequences that orcas and humans face when they decide to interfere with nature. Our interference, or lack thereof, can lead to inefficiencies that result in the suffering of these innocent animals. The article informs us that these animals thrive on interaction with their families and that isolation from their groups leads them to create new bonds with other beings. This creates dangers for both the orcas and the humans involved. The article provides excellent information on the implications of these interactions when the animals are in the wild, however I want to research these same interactions once the animals have been affected by the stress of captivity. A little research on this topic tells me that captivity harms these animals in irreversible ways. The only captures of these creatures are traumatic and incredibly violent. Following this experience, the animals are confined to small tanks where they are then forced to learn and practice menial tricks to please the millions of people who pay to see these intelligent creatures perform. This topic is very important because the way we treat and care for these animals impacts the food chain and, consequently, the lives of many creatures on Earth. Word Count: 253Groc, Isabelle. "Encounters with the Orca". Becoming an Active Reader: A Comprehensive Resource for Reading and Writing. Don Mills: OUP, 2013. 159-62. Print"Abuse P...... middle of document ......ld, Florida. The text also focuses on the main conditions that affect orcas in captivity. I could use this text to understand how these conditions can lead to many complications for the people in charge of training and performing with these animals. Wood, Chris. “A Whale of a Debate.” Theme parks and aquariums face new pressures to release their whales into the wild give the example of Keiko, the orca who played the part of Willy in "Free Willy", this article also talks about Bjossa, an orca who died in the Vancouver Aquarium shortly after giving birth This source will be helpful to demonstrate that it is difficult for humans to keep orcas in captivity without avoiding ethical issues with the public and the animals themselves..