The University of Miami has been affiliated with the Miami Seaquarium on Virginia Key for years now. Students enrolled in the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science are forced to perform research on the animals at this aquarium. Students have voiced their concerns with the treatment of these animals. The abuses are so egregious that the USDA has released a, “17-page federal inspection report revealing a slew of animal welfare violations.” Unfortunately, students are threatened with failure if they refuse to work with the animals and administration has not addressed student’s concerns. RSMAS students want UM to cut ties with the Miami Seaquarium. We must make this happen!