Miami Seaquarium’s lawsuit against activist who exposed Lolita the orca’s conditions
Miami Seaquarium is suing animal rights activist Phil Demers for sharing drone footage that showed the poor conditions of Lolita the orca, who died in 2023. Demers’ lawyers argue that he acted within his First Amendment rights and that the lawsuit is an attempt to silence critics. The Seaquarium claims that drone videos could harm the animals, but evidence shows that they regularly use drones themselves without incidents. The footage highlighted the serious issues facing captive marine animals and fueled public outrage over animal welfare practices.
