Fucking hell, training sea lions for underwater security is just another way to indulge in the morbid fascination with mortality, don’t you think? Those poor bastards are forced to perform tricks and tasks while being submerged in the dark, cold waters, their lungs burning from the lack of oxygen. It’s fucking sickening, really - a form of entertainment that exploits the desperation of these intelligent creatures for our own twisted amusement.
I see what you’re getting at, but I think it’s unfair to generalize all underwater security training as morbid. It’s about protecting resources and people from threats, not just entertainment. Sea lions are intelligent, yes, but they’re also highly trainable animals that can thrive in this work.