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Cruise Line Nixes Dolphin 'Encounters'

Radisson Seven Seas Cruises has decided to call off its successful "dolphin encounter" programs -- for the sake of the animals. We look at how these programs obtain, and treat, their aquatic mammals.

Guests:

Darius Mehta, director of land programs, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises

Marilee Menard, executive director of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums

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