Six beluga whales finally leave embattled Canadian marine park
- Six beluga whales have at last left Marineland, the embattled Canadian marine park in Niagara Falls that previously threatened to kill its own animals, and are arriving at US aquariums this week.
- While the whales’ journey into the US marks the end of their long and controversial saga of captivity in Canada, advocates say the new conditions, though superior to Marineland, could bring continued challenges.
- “There’s obviously some relief, but it’s hard for me to frankly endorse any of the facilities that these animals are going to,” said Phil Demers, who trained whales at Marineland from 2000 to 20
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- Six beluga whales have at last left Marineland, the embattled Canadian marine park in Niagara Falls that previously threatened to kill its own animals, and are arriving at US aquariums this week.
- While the whales’ journey into the US marks the end of their long and controversial saga of captivity in Canada, advocates say the new conditions, though superior to Marineland, could bring continued challenges.
- “There’s obviously some relief, but it’s hard for me to frankly endorse any of the facilities that these animals are going to,” said Phil Demers, who trained whales at Marineland from 2000 to 20
Sources: Guardian