These dolphins should be immediately returned to the area of their capture, or to proper care in a temporary sea-pen, to be rehabilitated. If this is not to be in the best interest of the dolphins, then to a permanent natural lagoon, where they can live the rest of their lives free from harrassment of man.
Captivity is slavery.
In enslaving cetaceans, we enslave outselves. One death is to many, but here have been three dolphins die at the Oklahoma City Zoo within the last two years, all dying from a bacterial infection. Currently held captive at the OKC Zoo are, Sandi and her calf, and Teri. Many are starved into performing, being fed only after they have performed their circus acts. The average life-span of dolphins in the wild is 45 years.