killer whales
The company has faced criticism over its treatment of the animals.
"We do a ton of whale watching, but this is fairly rare. It was spectacular!"
The Coastal Commission said it approves SeaWorld San Diego's plans to expand its killer whale tank -- but "with conditions."
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The new documentary film "Blackfish" has the drama of a Hollywood thriller, but the story that it tells of human deaths from a killer whale is very real. In this clip the 'Blackfish' director explains the death of trainer Keltie Byrne.
As people, our hearts go out to the trainer's family and friends. As mothers, our thoughts go to our children and to trying to help them learn something from this.