US EditionMarineland Threatens to Euthanize 30 Beluga Whales without Canadian Bailout
Marineland says it cannot care for 30 belugas without federal aid or export approval, after 20 whales died since 2019, with sanctuary plans incomplete, officials said.
- On October 7, Marineland asked the Canadian federal government for emergency funds to feed 30 beluga whales, warning it will euthanize the animals unless cash arrives by the deadline.
- After the 2019 law change, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson denied Marineland's export permit under strengthened rules banning most whale exports and entertainment use, while the park closed to the public in 2024 and struggled financially.
- Marineland said it is fully indebted, quickly running out of money to care for the belugas, and that Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, was the only viable relocation while Nova Scotia sanctuary plans remain incomplete.
- Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson called Marineland's funding request 'inappropriate' and said the park must care for the 30 belugas, while animal groups and MPs condemned the threat to euthanize them.
- With rehoming options limited, experts warn wild beluga whales raised in captivity lack essential skills, while campaigners urged the Ontario provincial government to act amid Marineland property value disputes.
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The Marineland amusement park in Ontario is facing financial difficulties – and demands money from the state. While the federal government and the province are fighting over responsibility, the operator warns: without help, animals must be put to sleep.
A controversial and now closed Canadian marine theme park has threatened to put his remaining 30 whales to sleep if he doesn't get money from the Canadian government. "Marineland" has always been the focus of attention because of animal torture and numerous dead sea mammals. One is virtually bankrupt and no longer able to sustain the white whales, according to a letter from which many Canadian and US media reported unanimously on Tuesday. Export…
Ottawa, Ontario urge each other to help Marineland’s belugas amid euthanasia threat
The federal and Ontario governments are urging each other to help 30 belugas at Marineland, which has threatened to euthanize the whales if the park does not receive emergency funds from Ottawa.
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Ottawa, Ontario urge each other to help Marineland's belugas amid euthanasia threat
Marineland working with government after park said it may have to euthanize whales due to financial strain
Marineland says it will work with the Ontario government after the park threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales due to financial strain. This comes after the Minister of Fisheries said she would not provide funding to Marineland to help with the cost of caring for the whales. “The fact that Marineland has not planned for a viable alternative despite raising these whales in captivity for many years, does not place the onus on the Canadian govern…
Marineland threatens to euthanize 30 beluga whales without Canadian bailout
Unlike the song that filled the airwaves in Canadian and Western New York for years, not everyone loves Marineland. And the backlash against the marine park is growing stronger now that it is threatening to euthanize 30 beluga whales who…
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