Sea World’s Big Blast

The article by Catherine Spearnak (“Sea World: From Ripple to Big Splash,” March 21) on Sea World’s 25th anniversary left one significant point out. As celebrations go, Sea World’s seems to have a particular bite to it--every night about 10 p.m.

Since that aquatic park exchanged its educational purpose for entertainment, anyone within a mile or two is forced to endure a nightly barrage of bombs in the form of fireworks.

While they conform to all the city regulations regarding these thunderous displays, the managers ignore the repercussions that waft over the nearby neighborhoods.

The noise alone would be bad enough, albeit brief. What follows the fusillade, however, is a chorus of yapping and howling canines that continue for long into the night.

To his credit, Sea World’s president, Bob Gault has answered my letters but says he prefers to do nothing about lessening the visitors’ pleasure. What of my peace?

Alas, I’ll answer my own question: visitors spend their money, which is all Sea World is about.

When I first moved to San Diego, I had trouble telling seasons apart. Now I know when summer is near: I can hear it--night after night.

ALFRED C. STROHLEIN

San Diego