Canada's Last Captive Whales Set to Leave Marineland for US Aquariums
Canada's last captive whales are set to leave the country today as the six belugas from Marineland are headed to two aquariums in the United States. The closed Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction is up for sale and the park has said it is running out of money and can no longer care for its animals.
TL;DR
- Six beluga whales are departing Marineland in Canada for two aquariums in the United States.
- Marineland, a closed tourist attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is for sale due to financial issues.
- This relocation is part of the largest collective transfer of captive whales ever recorded.
- In total, 30 belugas and four dolphins have been moved to aquariums in Chicago, San Diego, San Antonio, Atlanta, and Valencia, Spain.