Penguins at Sea Life London Aquarium
Tabled 9 September 2024 by Dr Danny Chambers
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the welfare of 15 Gentoo penguins currently being kept in a windowless basement at the London Sea Life Aquarium; notes that these penguins, native to the Antarctic Circle, are confined to a pitifully small enclosure with only six to seven feet of water depth in which to dive, a stark contrast to the 600 feet they are capable of diving in the wild; understands that the constant public observation and noise may cause significant stress and adverse health effects to these intelligent and sensitive creatures; recognises that Gentoo penguins are currently listed as of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, making Sea Life’s claims of conservation through breeding programmes both misleading and exploitative; and demands that the multi-billion pound business which owns Sea Life, Merlin Entertainments, immediately cease the exhibition of penguins and use its considerable resources to guarantee a safe and healthy relocation for these penguins.
Signatories (30)
- Dr Danny Chambers Sponsor
- Mary Kelly Foy
- Tessa Munt
- Mr Alistair Carmichael
- Caroline Voaden
- Vikki Slade
- Tom Gordon
- Jim Shannon
- Liz Jarvis
- Christine Jardine
- John McDonnell
- Ellie Chowns
- Siân Berry
- Adrian Ramsay
- Sarah Gibson
- Dr Roz Savage
- Manuela Perteghella
- Carla Denyer
- Clive Jones
- Ben Maguire
- Rachael Maskell
- Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
- Daisy Cooper
- Mike Martin
- Edward Morello
- James MacCleary
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Steve Darling
- Jess Brown-Fuller