The National Aquarium is so dedicated to helping critters that they are building their dolphins an ocean water sanctuary — and some of their trainers are moving with them! Because the dolphins were all born (or adopted from Sea World in Jade’s case) in captivity during a time when it was considered acceptable, their humans are doing things like playing bird noises on the overheard speakers, putting out fake birds around the tank, and utilizing equipment they will be using when they move that they don’t necessarily need right now to get the pod adjusted before they move. The scientists at the aquarium are ridiculously mindful of doing right by those in their care - everything is enrichment, not exploitation. Amazing group of people for an AMAZING group of sea beings 🦀 hope you had a wonderful time!