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beluga whales

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First six Marineland belugas arrive at Shedd Aquarium and SeaWorld San Antonio

Jul 22, 2026

The ABC News segment covers the arrival of six rescued beluga whales from closed Marineland Canada marine park near Toronto. Four went to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and two to SeaWorld San Antonio as the first phase of relocating nearly 30 whales. It describes the transport process using slings, cranes, water containers, trucks, and planes, noting the animals arrived safely after a rapid operation that began Monday. The full effort spans several weeks with additional whales moving once medically cleared.

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NOAA approves emergency relocation of 28 Marineland belugas to U.S. aquariums

Jul 17, 2026

The CBS News short reports an international emergency plan to relocate 28 of 30 beluga whales from the closed Marineland park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to accredited U.S. aquariums, with two others slated for Spain pending approval. It notes the park's 2024 public closure, prior financial warnings about euthanasia, the July U.S. approval for medical care unavailable in Canada, specific destinations including SeaWorld facilities, Georgia Aquarium, and Shedd Aquarium, and the multi-week transport process centered on animal welfare.

▶ Source: CBS News