How is SeaWorld changing since its past controversies over killer whales? The brand pledged to stop breeding orcas and now says that it’s changing its shows to be less about tricks and dancing and more about education. | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

Some of you will remember when SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by an orca. While the tragedy often sparks discussions about SeaWorld’s practices and the marine park industry, very few people have tried to understand Dawn’s personal life or the tight-knit community of whale trainers who considered SeaWorld their second home. In this piece, Max Du explores the untold story of Dawn’s best friend, a whale trainer called Lyndsey Schemm from his hometown. Lyndsey leads him back to SeaWorld

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