Expert: Marine theme park on Jerejak may invite criticism


Hot topic: An aerial view of Pulau Jerejak, which is in the spotlight over the possible building of a marine theme park. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Building a marine theme park and possibly a dolphinarium in Pulau Jerejak may invite disapproval on a global scale for Penang’s tourism development, said a marine expert.

“Except for research purposes, it is not a good move to keep dolphins in tanks and teach them tricks for public amusement.

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