BobnLesley
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Given that Orcas seem fairly plentiful in the NE Atlantic, why don't the relevant authorities just cull this problematic pod before someone dies and/or they teach others?
Orca attack
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JayDomK
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We have to realize that orcas are wild animals. I'm not sure it was just a game. Dr de Stephanis probably understands the behavior of orcas very well to make such bold statements. I hope he doesn't understand animal language like Jim Carrey in one of his movies
)And even if it is just a game, it is a dangerous game for boats.
JayDomK
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I guess there are too many fish in the sea, that's why there are so many orcas. If we catch more fish, there will be fewer orcas. Or what do orcas eat? Isn't it fish?
In any case, killing the orcas might provoke their aggression, I think.
Laser310
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The moralizing tone is obnoxious and unhelpful - why does everything have to be considered in terms of good/bad.., right/wrong. It's really a very religious way of looking at the natural world.
many animals move in and out of the sea regularly...
Are seals "intruders" when they are on land? Or, maybe they are intruders when they are in the sea?
I occasionally see deer swimming in the sea - are they "intruders"?
cherod
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Correct , whats your problem with that , are you denying this . ?
Zing
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No wrong. It’s ours now. We took it. They need to learn who their masters are, because if they don’t, it won’t end well for them.
Whaup367
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Assuming you're right, we now need to manage it responsibly because if we don't it won't end well for us.
Extermination may not be a good option.
Mister E
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Silly
billskip
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It's the only option man knows.......kill it.....we have even educated all the children to adopt this attitude...."space invaders game" anyone...
BobnLesley
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And when it comes to unpleasant dogs, wasps, mosquitoes, rats, mice, jelly fish, sharks and most anything else considered dangerous or even just a pest to mankind, that option's widely supported. However, any species considered cutesy, photogenic or that has had a heart-warming film made about it must be protected at all costs.
wingcommander
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Needs a heart warming film about orcas, oh wait hang on a mo.?.
Free summat or other
Very true though, mankind needs some serious education in sharing and caring.
Boathook
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A few years back if I saw a wasp near me it was game for killing. Now I leave them alone, partly as they take part in pest control and I believe pollination and I just don't see many nowadays.
billskip
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Free Willy....when I freed mine I lost my house and my boat......be careful what you wish for....
Stingo
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But wasn't it you that lived on some island near or in Venezuela with your wife and your lover, and everyone accepted the situation.
billskip
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In for a penny in for a pound
Stingo
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billskip
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Shussssssh...brings back fondling memories....
Cariadco
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Sadly, just been told that my Mate Died. His back-up team lost contact with him whilst heading for Cape Verde. A passing ship went to check and found him dead in the Cabin. He was Diabetic, but dunno if this was the cause of his demise. RIP Mike Holt.
cherod
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Poor guy 
Wandering Star
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Very sorry to read this - at least he took on the challenge knowing he had Diabetes to manage. Well done Mike Holt & RIP.