7 more belugas move to U.S. aquarium
Marineland has begun the second phase of relocating its beluga whales to aquariums in the United States, specifically SeaWorld in San Antonio. The park, which is currently closed and seeking a buyer, cited financial difficulties as the reason for the transfer.
Why it matters
The relocation highlights ongoing ethical and financial challenges regarding the care of captive marine mammals in Canada.
NIAGARA FALLS — Seven more whales are on the move from Marineland, headed to a new home at an aquarium in the United States. Marineland says in a statement that it has begun the second phase of its whale relocation plan, just weeks after successfully transferring six belugas to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld in San Antonio. It says the whales getting shipped Monday – female belugas named Xena, Gemini, Skyla, Meeka, Eve, Neva and Calypso – are all going to SeaWorld’s San Antonio location. The park says the health, safety and well-being of the whales remain its top priority throughout the journey.
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