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== U.S. Department of Agriculture inspections ==
== U.S. Department of Agriculture inspections ==
The Miami Seaquarium was cited on September 27 for multiple violations of the federal [[Animal Welfare Act]], according to the latest federal inspection report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The violations include:
The Miami Seaquarium was cited on September 27 for multiple violations of the federal [[Animal Welfare Act]], according to the latest federal inspection report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The violations include:<ref>[https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/usda-cites-miami-seaquarium-for-severe-understaffing-poor-tank-conditions-18104689 Federal Inspectors Cite Miami Seaquarium for Severe Understaffing] Miami New Times</ref>


* An incident where a dolphin bit a patron’s hand during an interactive handling session.
* An incident where a dolphin bit a patron’s hand during an interactive handling session.
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* [https://documents.miamidade.gov/mayor/memos/10.28.22-USDA-Inspection-Report-Findings-Miami-Seaquarium.pdf USDA Inspection Report Findings Memo - Miami Seaquarium] Miami Dade County
* [https://documents.miamidade.gov/mayor/memos/10.28.22-USDA-Inspection-Report-Findings-Miami-Seaquarium.pdf USDA Inspection Report Findings Memo - Miami Seaquarium] Miami Dade County


== References ==
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[[Category:Dolphinariums]]
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