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Ottawa Endorses Plan to Move Marineland's Whales to U.S. and Spain
Federal officials said 30 belugas and four dolphins could be moved after Marineland’s China export bid was denied.
- On Wednesday, Fisheries and Oceans Canada endorsed a rescue plan to transfer 30 beluga whales and four dolphins from Marineland to accredited aquariums in the United States and Spain.
- The Niagara Falls attraction closed in 2024 following the deaths of owners John Holer and Marie Holer, after the federal government blocked a previous export deal to China.
- An international consortium including Shedd Aquarium and Oceanogràfic València developed the transport plan, which Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson called "a positive step forward."
- The Department of Fisheries and Oceans issued CITES permits, though Erik Nosaluk from the Office of the Minister of Fisheries said final authorization "will be issued closer to the date of transport, pending final animal health checks."
- Relocation removes the threat of euthanasia for the animals, allowing the estate to proceed with dismantling the park and selling the property near Horseshoe Falls.
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Ottawa approved a plan to transfer Canada's last captive whales to aquariums in the United States and Spain.
·Montreal, Canada
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Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to U.S. and Spain
Canada's government endorsed a plan Wednesday to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain - a plan that could save them from mass euthanasia if the deal goes through.
·United States
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Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain
The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park and zoo in Ontario to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain.
·New York, United States
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The Hamilton SpectatorOttawa endorses plan to move Marineland’s whales to U.S. and Spain
Ottawa has not decided whether it will provide taxpayer dollars to help move the whales.
·Toronto, Canada
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