There is no scientific evidence to prove that the therapy is effective.
WDCS is calling for a total ban on Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT) because of the harm it can cause to both the people and animals involved.
DAT is a controversial therapy that involves close interaction with dolphins, usually through swimming with the animals, and is promoted as a treatment or respite from illness and disability.
WDCS’s research has shown that:
The findings of our research are supported by Research Autism. “We believe this type of therapy is extremely expensive and potentially harmful to both people with autism and the dolphins. There is no good quality research to support its use and therefore we would urge people to exercise caution when considering such an undertaking.” Richard Mills, Research Autism.
Read WDCS report on DAT, or download the WDCS DAT leaflet and let others know what is going on in these facilities
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Source: Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
See also: Questions about captivity
Domena: eukarionty, Królestwo: zwierzeta, Typ: strunowce, Podtyp: kregowce, Gromada: ssaki, Rzad: walenie, Podrzad: zebowce, Rodzina: delfinowate, Rodzaj: Delphinus, Gatunek: delfin zwyczajny (na zdjeciu d. butlonosy)