Ottawa approves plan to move remaining Marineland whales to U.S. and Spain
Ottawa has approved a plan to relocate the last remaining captive whales from Marineland to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain. The move is crucial as the animals face potential euthanasia if the transfer does not occur. Marineland is coordinating with various government agencies to ensure the safe relocation of the whales and dolphins.
- ▪Ottawa has endorsed a plan to move 30 belugas and four dolphins from Marineland.
- ▪Twenty whales have died at Marineland since 2019, raising concerns about the animals' welfare.
- ▪The relocation involves multiple accredited aquariums and requires extensive logistical planning.
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- ▪ Ottawa endorses plan to send Marineland’s belugas to U.S., Spain — Global News
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Open this photo in gallery:Twenty whales – 19 belugas and one killer whale – have died at Marineand since 2019.Chris Young/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOttawa has endorsed a plan to move Canada’s last remaining captive whales to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain.There are 30 belugas and four dolphins at Marineland, the shuttered theme park in Niagara Falls, Ont., that still face mass euthanasia should the deal fall through.The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has issued the first batch of permits to move the whales and is set to issue different permits closer to the move, which is expected to take place in the next few months.It recently issued permits for the whales and dolphins under the Convention on International…
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