Below is just a sample of some of the scientific papers that Dolphinaria-Free Europe members use to better understand the welfare implications and management issues of keeping cetaceans in captivity.
ANDERSEN, S. H. 1973. Treatment of water in dolphinaria. Aquatic Mammals, 1, 1-18.
A review on the principles of water treatment in dolphinaria. Filtertechniques, chlorination and its toxic consideration, pH control and flocculation are discussed. It is emphasized that a dolphinarium requires a higher standard and better control than an indoor swimming pool.