Canada endorses embattled marine park’s plan to relocate 30 beluga whales
The Canadian government has finalized a plan to relocate 30 beluga whales from the closed Marineland park to sanctuaries in Spain and the United States. This move effectively ends the practice of whale captivity in Canada.
Why it matters
The resolution marks a major victory for animal rights activists who have campaigned for years against the conditions at the Niagara Falls facility.
Beluga whales swim in a tank at Marineland amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, on 9 June 2023. Photograph: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP View image in fullscreen Beluga whales swim in a tank at Marineland amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, on 9 June 2023. Photograph: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP Seascape: the state of our oceans Canada Canada endorses embattled marine park’s plan to relocate 30 beluga whales Beluga whales, which Marineland threatened to euthanize in 2025, will be moved to sanctuaries in Spain or across US
The article reports on the government action and the perspectives of advocacy groups in a balanced manner.
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