Watch: Beluga whales from closed Canadian marine park rehomed in US
Six beluga whales from a closed Canadian marine park have been successfully relocated to aquariums in the United States. This is the first phase of a larger effort to rehome 30 belugas from Marineland of Canada.
Why it matters
The relocation highlights ongoing ethical concerns regarding the captivity of marine mammals and the logistical challenges of managing animal welfare during facility closures.
Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US Close Six beluga whales have arrived at aquariums in the United States after being moved from a closed Canadian marine park that could no longer care for the mammals.
They are part of a large pod of 30 belugas living at Marineland of Canada that need to be rehomed.
Sierra, Acadia, Osiris and Lillooet arrived at a Chicago facility, while Bertie Botts and Frankie arrived at SeaWorld in San Antonio, Texas.
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