
Katina's Dorsal Damage and Malia update
After hearing about Katina's dorsal fin damage, we wanted to find out how bad it was. It was shocking to see the gaping vertical gouge in the back. I can't imagine how painful that must be for her. Of course she wasn't used in the show. SeaWorld doesn't want to have to answer to what happened. At this point, they are not saying anything. Photo by Heather Murphy/Ocean Advocate News Photo by Heather Murphy/Ocean Advocate News Photo by Heather Murphy/Ocean Advocate News Phot

Update on Malia at SeaWorld Orlando
We have been hearing about Malia's illness for over a month now. Ocean Advocate News went to see her on January 6, the anniversary of Tilikum's death. We were not able to get any pictures of her that day, and there was no mention of Tilikum. Today she seems to be slowly improving although you can still see the dark patches on her. She was used in the show and was seen eating well and alert (although she did wander from her trainer at one point). See below photos of her tod