Dozens of beluga whales facing euthanasia at abandoned Canadian amusement park to be relocated to US aquariums
Animal Justice says the transfer permits should bar breeding and forced performances as 28 belugas prepare for rescue, the group said.
- Animal Justice urged Ottawa on Wednesday to prohibit breeding and forced performances for 28 Marineland belugas slated for transfer to U.S. aquariums, arguing "this generation of whales must be the last generation to suffer in tanks."
- Following Marineland's 2024 closure, the park can no longer provide long-term care for its 30 belugas; the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration approved an emergency rescue of 28 whales to four U.S. aquariums.
- Canadian Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson's office declined Thursday to confirm whether export permits will ban breeding or entertainment. Deputy communications director Erik Nosaluk stated health assessments by an accredited Canadian veterinarian must be completed first.
- Shedd Aquarium Vice-President Johnny Ford stated Thursday experts are "laser focused" on safely executing the transfer, preparing for potential specialized care needs upon arrival despite not directly addressing the breeding concern.
- Two additional whales await Spanish government permits for relocation to Spain, while the U.S. aquarium partnership plans to provide diverse seafood, guaranteed water quality, and onsite medical care supporting long-term well-being.
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Dozens of beluga whales facing euthanasia at abandoned Canadian amusement park to be relocated to US aquariums
Earlier this year, Marineland threatened to euthanize the whales unless the Canadian government could provide more funding for their care.
Advocacy group urges breeding, entertainment ban as condition of permits to ship Marineland whales to U.S.
Canadian government permits allowing most of the 30 beluga whales at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., to be shipped to U.S. aquariums should come with the condition that the whales aren't to be bred, a national animal law advocacy organization is urging.
Rescue plan for beluga whales at Marineland approved by US government
An emergency rescue effort for a pod of beluga whales at Marineland in Canada has been approved by the US government.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) authorised the rescue plan, which involves SeaWorld San Antonio, SeaWorld San Diego, Shedd Aquarium, Georgia Aquarium, Mystic Aquarium and Oceanogràfic Valencia.In a joint statement, the participating institutions said: "NOAA joins Canadian authorities in recognizing a res…
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