Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the transformation of a former whale trainer, Shao Ran, into an advocate for marine animal rights, highlighting the ethical concerns surrounding the captivity and performance of marine mammals [5][8][32]. Group 1: Background and Personal Experience - Shao Ran became a whale trainer at the age of 25, initially believing it to be a fulfilling career, but later experienced traumatic events that led her to question the ethics of animal performances [11][12]. - During her time as a trainer, she witnessed distressing behaviors in the animals, including aggression and even suicide, which prompted her to reconsider her role and the treatment of these creatures [6][21][22]. Group 2: Ethical Concerns and Advocacy - The article emphasizes the psychological and physical toll on marine animals in captivity, noting that they are often subjected to harsh training methods and perform under extreme stress [20][39]. - Shao Ran's advocacy work includes raising awareness about the natural behaviors of marine animals and the need for legislative changes to protect them from captivity and performance exploitation [29][32]. Group 3: Impact of Personal Transformation - Following the death of a whale named Sophie, Shao Ran reflects on her past actions and the broader implications of animal captivity, leading her to adopt a more aggressive stance in her advocacy [36][37]. - The article highlights the importance of empathy and compassion in understanding the value of life, both for animals and humans, as Shao Ran transitions to a vegan lifestyle and promotes animal welfare [40][41].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the transformation of Shao Ran from a whale trainer to an advocate for marine animal rights, highlighting her experiences and the ethical implications of animal performances in marine parks [5][20]. Group 1: Personal Transformation - Shao Ran's career shift was triggered by a near-death experience during a performance with a beluga whale named Sophie, which made her question the morality of exploiting these animals [2][16]. - After witnessing the suicide of a captive dolphin, Shao Ran began to realize the emotional and psychological suffering of marine animals in captivity [3][16]. - In 2016, she left the marine park and founded a nature conservation community, advocating for the cessation of animal performances [5][20]. Group 2: Animal Welfare Concerns - The article details the harsh realities faced by captive marine animals, including the physical and mental stress caused by constant performances and inadequate living conditions [15][25]. - Shao Ran describes the training methods used, which often involve coercion and punishment, leading to a cycle of fear and compliance among the animals [10][11]. - The death of Sophie, who only lived into her twenties while wild belugas can live up to seventy or eighty years, underscores the detrimental effects of captivity [5][25]. Group 3: Advocacy and Education - Shao Ran emphasizes the importance of educating the public about the realities of marine animal captivity and the ethical implications of animal performances [20][29]. - She has focused her efforts on schools, aiming to instill a sense of empathy and respect for all forms of life among students [22][29]. - The article highlights the societal resistance to changing perceptions about animal performances, as many people prioritize personal enjoyment over animal welfare [24][27].

我们为什么要关心一头鲸的快乐？ 撰文｜ 张晶 编辑｜ 薇薇子 封面来源｜ IC photo 今年是邵然呼吁停止鲸豚类表演的第9年。 职业转向来自于她还是驯鲸师时的一次濒死体验。在一次海洋馆表演中，邵然和她负责的一头白鲸苏 菲正在水下演出。她一下水，苏菲就开始攻击她，拖着她的脚反复把她往水下拽，邵然一次一次地呛 水。国外之前发生过圈养的鲸豚杀死驯鲸师的事件，她知道那一刻很凶险。邵然抱着脚浮在水面不敢 动。苏菲看到她被吓到了，最终慢慢游过来，顶着她的脚把她送上了岸。 苏菲放过了她。" 它好像知道我想活着。那一刻，我就只能赌，赌它就是善良的，它不会伤害我。 "邵然感觉自己在赌一个生命的善良，赌赢了再继续剥削它们的善良。 这并不是苏菲第一次攻击驯鲸师，在此之前，它因为长期被关在一个狭小的水泥池里，已经表现出很 多精神崩溃的举动，最直接的就是攻击驯鲸师。 在苏菲攻击她之前，邵然还经历过一头圈养海豚的自杀。那是她成为驯鲸师的第二年， 一头叫花花的 里氏海豚，有一天总是想靠近邵然，但是当时邵然着急下班，一次次拒绝了它。第二天，花花就自杀 了，它关闭了呼吸系统，选择沉到水底。 她事后才知道，也许花花是在向她求救。 那个时候起 ...