By Anthony Marcusa / Source: Ecorazzi

SeaWorld is looking on the bright side while treading water, as the continued fallout related to allegations of animal abuse and neglect stemming from the documentary “Blackfish” (among other groups) has hurt business.

Revenue and attendance continued to fall in the fourth quarter of 2014, the company reported on Thursday. However, while attendance went down 2.2%, it was less than the 5.2% decline in the third quarter, which apparently is a bit of positive news for the marine park giant

And that might be the only way the numbers look good. The fourth quarter loss of a reported $25.4 million is almost twice the loss of $13 million in the last part of 2013. SeaWorld lost more than $80 million in total in 2014. Shares have dipped significantly, falling more than 7% in pre-market trading on Thursday and about 41 percent across the last 12 months.

Last month CEO Jim Atchinson stepped down amid the continued losses, and the company is looking for a permanent replacement while Interim CEO and board chairman David D’Alessandro steers the sinking ship.

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