Reread the following sentence from paragraph 11 in Passage 1. "It's difficult for animal shows to provide the flashier entertainment people want today, he said." How does this sentence contribute to the idea that theme parks are scaling back on their animal attractions?
A: It provides a rationale for the increased interest over the issue of marine captivity.
B: It provides a rationale as to why SeaWorld has plans to expand their orca habitat.
C: It provides a rationale for many aquariums' reluctance to make changes to their marine mammal performances.
D: It provides a rationale as to why visitors are leaving theme parks with animal shows feeling inspired and educated.