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 == Development of the cetacean sanctuaries standards ==
-The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) has published the first ever set of best practices for cetacean (whales and dolphins) sanctuaries. These guidelines were established through the combined efforts of top cetacean experts and signal a defining moment for the future of captive cetaceans across the globe. The new guidelines are the product of a collaboration between the SEA LIFE TRUST, Merlin Entertainments, [[The Whale Sanctuary Project]] and the National Aquarium.
+The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) has published the first ever set of best practices for cetacean (whales and dolphins) sanctuaries. These guidelines were established through the combined efforts of top cetacean experts and signal a defining moment for the future of captive cetaceans across the globe. The new guidelines are the product of a collaboration between the [[Sea Life Trust]], Merlin Entertainments, [[The Whale Sanctuary Project]] and the National Aquarium.
-These ocean havens will be ‘Cetacean Welfare First,’ meaning that the animals’ wellbeing, rather than visitor experience or company profit, will always be the priority in animal care, sanctuary design and overall operations. To be awarded GFAS accreditation, an organization must meet rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards that are confirmed by a site visit. They must also adhere to ethical and operational principles such as no breeding, no performances and freedom of choice for the animals.<ref>[https://sanctuaryfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CetaceanPR_FINAL-_-28June_Updated-Final.pdf New Sanctuary Standards Herald Sea Change for Captive Whales and Dolphins]</ref>
+Sanctuaries will be ‘Cetacean Welfare First,’ meaning that the animals’ wellbeing, rather than visitor experience or company profit, will always be the priority in animal care, sanctuary design and overall operations. To be awarded GFAS accreditation, an organization must meet rigorous and peer-reviewed animal care standards that are confirmed by a site visit. They must also adhere to ethical and operational principles such as no breeding, no performances and freedom of choice for the animals.<ref>[https://sanctuaryfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CetaceanPR_FINAL-_-28June_Updated-Final.pdf New Sanctuary Standards Herald Sea Change for Captive Whales and Dolphins]</ref>
 == See also ==