Ottawa endorses plan to send Marineland’s belugas to U.S., Spain
The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to relocate 30 beluga whales from Marineland to various aquariums in the U.S. and Spain. This decision follows the closure of Marineland and aims to ensure the welfare of the whales. While the plan is a positive step, further logistical arrangements and permits are still needed before the relocation can occur.
- ▪Fisheries and Oceans Canada has approved a rescue plan for the belugas at Marineland.
- ▪The whales will be sent to aquariums in the U.S. and Oceanogràfic València in Spain.
- ▪Marineland has expressed its commitment to the safe relocation of the whales.
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The 30 beluga whales at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., are one step closer to new homes. Last week, Fisheries and Oceans Canada endorsed a rescue plan led by an international team of aquariums, said Johnny Ford, a spokesperson for Shedd Aquarium. He spoke on behalf of the U.S. aquariums involved in the proposal.That plan would divide the remaining whales between four aquariums in the United States — Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and two SeaWorld facilities in San Diego and San Antonio. Whales would also be sent to Oceanogràfic València in Spain, which is Europe’s largest aquarium.“I think this is a positive step forward,” Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson said Wednesday.
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