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world1 month ago•3 min saved

Six Beluga Whales Leave Marineland for US Aquariums in Rehoming Push

Six beluga whales formerly housed at Marineland in Niagara Falls have been relocated to U.S. aquariums—four to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and two to SeaWorld San Antonio—as part of a broader rehoming deal involving facilities in Georgia, San Diego, San Antonio and Spain's Valencia; the move marks the end of Canadian captivity for these animals, but advocates warn that welfare standards and transparency remain concerns, while 24 belugas and two dolphins still remain at Marineland.

via The Guardian|

#animal-welfare #beluga-whales #marineland

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Beluga relocation begins as 30 whales leave shuttered Marineland for new homes

Relocation teams are moving about 30 beluga whales from Marineland Canada to AZA-accredited aquariums in the U.S. and Spain after NOAA granted an emergency rescue permit; the first batch (six whales) has arrived at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld San Antonio, with follow-on transfers planned to Georgia Aquarium, SeaWorld San Diego, Oceanografic Valencia and Mystic Aquarium, all under close veterinary oversight to help the whales acclimate and prevent euthanasia.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#aza-accredited-aquariums #beluga-whales #marineland-canada

world11 months ago•1 min saved

Canadian Marine Park Threatens Euthanasia for Beluga Whales Without Funding

Marineland in Canada faces the potential euthanasia of 30 beluga whales if it does not receive emergency funding from the government, as the park struggles financially and has been denied permission to export the whales to China. The park's request was rejected amid ongoing scrutiny over animal treatment and legal restrictions on keeping whales in captivity.

via NewsNation|

#animal-rights #beluga-whales #euthanasia

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Marineland Threatens to Euthanize 30 Beluga Whales Without Emergency Funding

Canada's Marineland theme park warns it may have to euthanize 30 beluga whales without emergency funding, as it struggles to care for the last captive whales in the country amid declining attendance and animal welfare concerns.

via CBS News|

#animal-welfare #beluga-whales #canada

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Ontario Marine Park Considers Euthanizing 30 Beluga Whales Without Emergency Funds

A Canadian amusement park, Marineland, is considering euthanising 30 beluga whales after the government denied its request to send them to China and refused funding to care for them, citing concerns over animal welfare and financial difficulties.

via BBC|

#animal-welfare #beluga-whales #canada

science11 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Hear Unexplained Voices from Cetacean Enclosure in 1984

In 1984, scientists at the NMMF observed unusual human-like vocalizations from beluga whales, especially NOC, who could mimic speech by manipulating his nasal passages and melon shape, highlighting the complex vocal abilities of belugas and their unique communication methods.

via IFLScience|

#animal-communication #beluga-whales #cetaceans

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Beluga Whales Rescued from Ukraine War Zone Relocated to Spain

Two beluga whales were moved from war-torn Kharkiv, Ukraine, to Valencia, Spain, in a complex international rescue operation. The whales, Plombir and Miranda, arrived in fragile health but are adapting well to their new home at Valencia's Oceanografic complex. The move was necessary due to the severe stress caused by frequent shelling near their previous location.

via Reuters|

#animal-rescue #beluga-whales #environment

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Beluga Whales Rescued from Ukraine War Zone Arrive Safely in Spain

Two beluga whales, Plombir and Miranda, were rescued from the war-torn city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, and transported to an aquarium in Valencia, Spain. The complex operation involved marine mammal care experts from multiple organizations and faced numerous challenges, including rough roads, rising temperatures, and the dangers of an active war zone. The whales arrived in delicate health and are now receiving specialized care.

via CNN|

#beluga-whales #environment #rescue-operation