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7 More Beluga Whales Arrive in Texas as International Relocation Effort Continues
August 5, 2026 / 8:11 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Seven female beluga whales were transferred from Marineland, Canada, to SeaWorld San Antonio.
- This is the second and largest group of beluga whales relocated to the U.S. as part of an international rescue effort.
- The whales are currently in a private habitat at SeaWorld, being monitored and cared for.
- Marineland closed in 2024 and faced the possibility of euthanizing the whales due to lack of resources.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration approved the relocation for necessary medical care unavailable in Canada.
- Seventeen whales remain at Marineland and are slated for relocation to facilities in Georgia, Chicago, San Diego, and Spain.