With the public outcry that came with the 2013 documentary "Blackfish," SeaWorld is planning on removing the killer whale shows from their San Diego park. For those who haven't had the chance to check out the documentary that changed the way the public viewed SeaWorld's treatment of their orca whales, here's a quick rundown.

The documentary, itself, mainly focuses on following the life that Tilikum, a SeaWorld orca responsible for the deaths of several people, lives in captivity. Following his capture in 1983, Tilikum had been showing various signs of aggression due to potential harassment by other orcas that led to a complete personality change. The overall message of the documentary is that the whales living in captivity in SeaWorld often experience extreme cases of stress and as a result become aggressive and have shortened lifespans as a result.

Due to the massive response to the film, not only has attendance at SeaWorld dropped significantly, but their stock value has taken a dive, as well. As a last-ditch effort to please the outraged public, SeaWorld CEO, Jeol Manby, announced that beginning in 2017, orca displays will be more focused on conservation and the natural behaviors of the whales. This includes a new restriction on the breeding of the whales that they already have in captivity.

To add to proverbial icing on the cake, it has been reported that Tilikum, the orca that "Blackfish" followed, may be dying due to bacterial build up in his lungs. SeaWorld spokepeople have described his mood as lethargic at best. Some say that the death of Tilikum is the responsibility of SeaWorld, itself, as a long 23 years in captivity lived in much too small habitats led the orca to succumb to mental illness and a weakened body.

While Tilikum might not have lived the best life that he could have, his suffered brought about the end of SeaWorld's circus-esque abuse of their orca whales. So while Tilikum will be dearly missed, his shows will not.