New Homes Confirmed for Marineland Canada's Beluga Whales
Thirty belugas are set to move on as attention turns to their care and future welfare.
The 30 surviving beluga whales at Marineland Canada are to be relocated to marine facilities in the United States.
The move brings a measure of certainty for the animals, whose future had been the subject of close attention from conservationists.
The Whale Sanctuary Project, an Ecoflix partner, has long championed the idea that whales and dolphins deserve alternatives to entertainment tanks, and continues to advocate for their wellbeing.
The organisation's wider mission focuses on creating seaside sanctuaries – natural coastal environments where cetaceans can live in conditions closer to the wild.
For now, the priority is ensuring the belugas are cared for as arrangements for their relocation are put in place.
Each of these 30 individuals represents a life that campaigners and welfare advocates have worked hard to keep in the spotlight.
The distribution of the whales among facilities in the United States marks a significant chapter in a story many have been following closely.
The Whale Sanctuary Project remains committed to a vision in which belugas and other whales can one day retire to more natural surroundings.
You can follow the ongoing work to secure better futures for captive whales and dolphins, and watch the story of the sanctuary movement, through the Project's efforts.