Although I agree that it is sad to look at that single beluga whale in that tiny space and murky water, on the other hand, I also think the whale enjoyed the visit from all you sailors. The squeal of excitement seems genuine to me. Whales and dolphins are social animals that crave contact and interaction. Although it is sad to see its living condition at the beginning, I am glad to see there is a little fun in its life.
What a terrible environment for this animal -- shame on you all for subsidizing his imprisonment! Hey Garzone, that creature should be "peeing and pooping" in the ocean, not that murky pool. Imagine how much it likes living in its own toilet. :( It is a Beluga whale, according to the facility's Web site. If it is in fact a Beluga whale, it is a social animal that belongs in the Arctic, not in a tank in the desert.
It could be a different type of porpoise than the bottle nosed ones we have in the US. I am not sure though. That CGarzone is so funny! I think they should have put in the part in the movie when they got to the Mosque, and he said they were going to try to make them convert........that was funny!
LOL! This was so cool Christian! I was lucky enough to go in and have a dolphin kiss me but I can't swim so I'd never be able to do what you did here, but it would be an incredible experience!!!
It's not a dolphin. It's a Beluga whale.
NERDBoy5472 3 years ago
Whaaat? Did somebody really say "I paid 25 dollars to swim with that?" Just 25?!
echoskybound 3 years ago
You guys could've been eaten!
mouseandelephant 3 years ago
Although I agree that it is sad to look at that single beluga whale in that tiny space and murky water, on the other hand, I also think the whale enjoyed the visit from all you sailors. The squeal of excitement seems genuine to me. Whales and dolphins are social animals that crave contact and interaction. Although it is sad to see its living condition at the beginning, I am glad to see there is a little fun in its life.
lancecowboy 3 years ago
What a terrible environment for this animal -- shame on you all for subsidizing his imprisonment! Hey Garzone, that creature should be "peeing and pooping" in the ocean, not that murky pool. Imagine how much it likes living in its own toilet. :( It is a Beluga whale, according to the facility's Web site. If it is in fact a Beluga whale, it is a social animal that belongs in the Arctic, not in a tank in the desert.
aliciaclaire81 3 years ago
Go complain to the Russian guy who was holding the whale there. What do you want me to do?
CGarzone 3 years ago 4
It could be a different type of porpoise than the bottle nosed ones we have in the US. I am not sure though. That CGarzone is so funny! I think they should have put in the part in the movie when they got to the Mosque, and he said they were going to try to make them convert........that was funny!
MomOfSailorOnUSSKH 3 years ago 2
thats a beluga whale am i right?
roodyer 3 years ago 2
Yes I think you are right.
MomOfSailorOnUSSKH 3 years ago
Was it a little scary walking around there? I would really worry about my son if he was on liberty there.
MomOfSailorOnUSSKH 3 years ago
LOL IT looks like a whale.
MomOfSailorOnUSSKH 3 years ago
This brings back some memories!! Can't wait for "Carrier"!
CGarzone 3 years ago 2
LOL! This was so cool Christian! I was lucky enough to go in and have a dolphin kiss me but I can't swim so I'd never be able to do what you did here, but it would be an incredible experience!!!
RogCBrand 3 years ago