History Of Abuse, Neglect, And Death

SeaQuest has made headlines across five states for their shady business practices, which include hundreds of animals dying in a month to trafficking animals without permits. 

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National Geographic 

Inside the murky world of the aquarium trade

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/12/murky-underwater-world-of-the-aquarium-trade/

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California

Company Opening Interactive Aquarium in Folsom has Dark Reputation, Protesters Say

https://fox40.com/2018/04/29/company-opening-interactive-aquarium-in-folsom-has-dark-reputation-protesters-say/

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Stingray dies in touch tank three weeks after SeaQuest aquarium’s opening in Folsom

https://www.sacbee.com/community/folsom-el-dorado/article223042220.html

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Colorado

New SeaQuest aquarium fails 2 animal welfare inspections

https://kdvr.com/2018/07/18/new-seaquest-aquarium-in-colorado-fails-2-animal-welfare-inspections/

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SeaQuest's history in other states includes protests and questions about animal care

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/contact7/seaquest-s-history-in-other-states-includes-protests-and-questions-about-animal-care

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SeaQuest exhibit in Littleton issued cease and desist order by Colorado Department of Agriculture

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/seaquest-exhibit-in-littleton-issued-cease-and-desist-order-by-colorado-department-of-agriculture

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Florida

They Have Been Known To Openly Neglect Their Animals

https://worldanimalnews.com/signatures-needed-to-help-stop-seaquest-aquarium-from-opening-a-new-location-in-florida-they-have-been-known-to-openly-neglect-their-animals/

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Capybaras and two-toed sloth stored in basement?

Aquarium coming to Galleria mall accused of animal abuse

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-reg-seaquest-fort-lauderdale-animal-abuse-allegations-20180821-story.html

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Nevada

Former Las Vegas SeaQuest employees allege animal neglect

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/former-las-vegas-seaquest-employees-allege-animal-neglect/

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Las Vegas aquarium under fire after ex-employee alleges animal neglect

https://www.ktnv.com/news/aquarium-underfire-after-ex-employees-allege-animal-abuse

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Virginia

SeaQuest responds to petition with nearly 1,000 signatures

https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/SeaQuest-responds-to-petition-with-nearly-1000-signatures-507516111.html

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National News - BornFree

They Call it ‘Edutainment’ – We Call it Exploitation and Abuse

https://www.bornfreeusa.org/2019/02/26/they-call-it-edutainment-we-call-it-exploitation-and-abuse/