January 26, 2026
Ottawa Gives Conditional Approval for Marineland to Export Remaining Belugas to US
Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson says she has provided conditional approval for the export of Marineland’s remaining beluga whales to the United States. Thompson says in a statement posted on social media that she met with Marineland today and she will issue final permits once the Niagara Falls, Ont., theme park provides further information. The […]
TL;DR
- Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson has conditionally approved the export of Marineland's beluga whales to the U.S.
- Final permits are contingent on Marineland providing further information.
- Marineland presented an urgent rescue solution for the 30 beluga whales and four dolphins.
- A plan exists to ship the belugas and dolphins to four different U.S. institutions.
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