RAVE REVIEWS FOR ‘DEATH AT SEAWORLD’
- "A gripping inspection... Hard to put down." --Booklist ***STARRED REVIEW
- One of the “great books” of the summer – The Columbus Dispatch
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“A masterful work.”
–Seattle Post Intelligencer"One of the summer's most anticipated new releases." -- Apple iBookstore
- #1 Readers Poll Choice for Summer Books – Wall Street Journal Online
- "A real-life scientific thriller.” – Barnes and Noble
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Interview on The Sam Simon Show – June 14, 2013
Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons and leading animal rights activist had me on his show last Friday. I think it is a really good discussion. Sam is a great guy. It’s about 25 minutes, please share!: https://soundcloud.com/voto4/david-kirby-sam-simon-6-14
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SeaWorld Orca Dies in Spain
An infant female orca by the name of Vicky has died at the Loro Parque amusement park in the Canary Islands, park officials announced today on their Facebook page. Vicky, just 10 months old, had been rejected by her mother … Continue reading
What to Tell People After They See “Blackfish”
LOVED BLACKFISH? Be Sure To Check Out: DEATH AT SEAWORLD: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity by David Kirby – In Paperback from St. Martin’s Griffin July 2, 2013 Read More – about the personal lives … Continue reading
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OSHA Hits SeaWorld with Fine and Safety Violation – AGAIN
THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED AT WWW.TAKEPART.COM TODAY, JUNE 10, 2013 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a “repeat violation” and a fine of $38,500 against SeaWorld Florida for ignoring a federal court order and continuing to run a … Continue reading
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Paperback Cover for Death at SeaWorld is Ready!
I am pleased to announce that the cover for the paperback edition of DASW, which hits bookstores on July 2, is ready to go. What’s new on the front cover is a blurb from the fantastic Wall Street Journal review, … Continue reading
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What’s Eating ‘Keet,’ SeaWorld’s Captive Killer Whale?
The orca’s dorsal fin is in terrible condition—but did a virus or the bite of another killer whale cause the damage? First Published at TakePart.com As if having his dorsal fin completely collapse weren’t enough, something—or someone—has been eating away … Continue reading
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SEAWORLD GOES PUBLIC TODAY – Statement by David Kirby
Today, SeaWorld and the Blackstone Group will offer their IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. I would never advise anyone on investments, but I would ask them to consider the moral, ethical and safety issues of keeping killer whales … Continue reading
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SeaWorld Suffers Legal Setback in Fight Against OSHA
Even as SeaWorld and OSHA engage in settlement talks over the 2010 killing of trainer Dawn Brancheau by the orca Tilikum, the company has suffered a legal setback in its fight to keep OSHA inspectors from interviewing trainers about federally … Continue reading
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DASW – One of the Best Nonfiction Books of 2012
The Columbus Post Dispatch has named Death at SeaWorld one of the top three nonfiction books of 2012. Quite an honor. Nonfiction • Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Whales in Captivity (St. Martin’s) by David Kirby: … Continue reading
DEATH AT SEAWORLD – ANNOUNCING NEW TOUR EVENTS FOR THE FALL
Saturday, October 6, 2012 New Hampshire 1:00-3:00pm 202 Old Rochester Road Somersworth, NH 03878 David Kirby will be making a New Hampshire stop on his New England tour to read from his book, discuss its contents, and sign copies. This … Continue reading
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