Sea World's been targeted by an animal rights group, for selling seafood at its restaurants and kiosks.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Australia campaigns director Jason Baker sent a letter to the general manager of the Main Beach theme park, demanding seafood be taken off the menu.
The Brisbane Times reports, the campaign was sparked by Mudgeeraba resident Zoe Hermans, who contacted PETA. It's believed the vegetarian was concerned about flake being sold by Sea World, which is a "most active" campaigner for animal rights.
"Being an organisation that's all about educating the community about how amazing sea life is, I just thought it was quite hypocritical, especially the selling of flake," she said.
"One of their main attractions and one of their key education points is Shark Bay, educating people about how beautiful sharks are, but yet they're selling shark burgers."
Ms Hermans went on to liken it to selling seal or dolphin steaks, while Mr Baker said it was the same as "selling poodle burgers at a dog show".
A Sea World spokeswoman reportedly said the park's management had no comment on PETA's concerns.
I understand and appreciate PETA's position, however, just because someone is a vegetarian or vegan, does not mean they can force the rest of us to behave that way. Dolphin burgers? Poodle burgers?? Really? Get a grip! Banning Seafood at Sea World is a joke. Maybe not serve flake/shark meat, fine, doesn't mean we should be deprived of other seafood products. I'm sick and tired of these do-gooders trying to tell others what other tax-paying adults can and can't do all the time. It's bad enough when the government and the church gets involved in our personal lives. If you don't like what you see, look the other way. Everything else Sea World does is great! I wonder how the cattle in Indonesia are going these days?
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Report Abuse12:28pm 02 February 2012
I was also was a Vegetarian and I saw this going on too (I've have since turned Vegan) didn't think to call on PETA, who else would listen! I'm sure there are alternative foods to serve. It's definitely hypocritical, saying to rescue the fish, then eating the poor things! Bloody cruel world we live in!
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Report Abuse02:37pm 04 February 2012