Olympic champion Chris Mears, who won Britain's first gold medal for diving in 2016, is now making a splash in PETA's new campaign against swim-with-dolphins parks.
In the wild, dolphins swim up to 50 miles each day and live in close family groups. But in captivity, they're confined to chemically treated concrete pools that offer almost no stimulation. Being forced to swim with crowds of people – day after day – adds to the stress endured by these gentle animals, who often lash out with aggressive behaviour as a result. Their sonar literally bounces off the tank walls, causing depression, ulcers, and early death.
