Beluga Whales

• Several belugas from Marineland have health issues, Chicago aquarium says

  Shedd Aquarium says in a Friday statement it is conducting round-the-clock supervision and teams are monitoring the whales' health.

  Canada

  Sep 6
  
• Last captive whales in Canada to leave Marineland as belugas head for U.S.

  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.

  Canada

  Aug 31
  
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• Marineland beluga dies at U.S. aquarium weeks after transfer

  A group of aquariums in the U.S. and Spain have been taking in the beluga whales and dolphins from Marineland in recent months, with a few more remaining.

  Canada

  Aug 26
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• 7 more Marineland belugas head for new home at U.S. aquarium

  Marineland has been closed to the public since 2024 as it looks to sell the park and its sprawling property a short distance from the famous Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls, Ont. 

  Canada

  Aug 4
• Marineland begins transporting 6 beluga whales to U.S. aquariums

  The whales are expected to be moved from Marineland in Ontario and transported to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld in San Antonio.

  Canada

  Jul 20
• Ottawa endorses plan to send Marineland’s belugas to U.S., Spain

  The 30 beluga whales at Marineland in Niagara Falls are closer to a new home after Fisheries and Oceans Canada endorsed a rescue plan that would send them to five aquariums.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• New study shows beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror

  New research suggests beluga whales may recognize themselves in mirrors, joining a small group of animals believed to exhibit self-awareness.

  Environment

  Jun 2
• Marineland says talks ongoing for fed support, Ottawa confirms money ready

  Marineland previously received conditional approval from the federal government for the export of the former theme park's remaining beluga whales.

  Canada

  Apr 21
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• Ontario tells federal government to approve Marineland whale transfer to China, Nova Scotia

  Solicitor General Michael Kerzner appeared to punt the responsibility back to the federal government while claiming the Ontario government is "not abandoning the whales."

  Politics

  Oct 23, 2025
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• Marineland says its remaining belugas shouldn’t be sent to N.S. sanctuary

  Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson denied Marineland's request last week for a permit to ship Canada’s last captive whales to buyers at an aquarium in China.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2025