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Marineland Threatens Euthanasia for Whales, Dolphins Amid Permit Delays

1/23/2026

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Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, threatens to euthanize 30 beluga whales and four dolphins unless export permits are approved.
Marineland presented its urgent plan to Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, seeking immediate government action.
A federal law prohibits breeding and entertainment use of these animals, complicating Marineland's operations.
Experts from accredited United States facilities assessed the belugas' health, but no commitments to take them have been made.

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Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, threatens to euthanize 30 beluga whales and four dolphins unless export permits are approved.
Marineland presented its urgent plan to Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, seeking immediate government action.
A federal law prohibits breeding and entertainment use of these animals, complicating Marineland's operations.
Experts from accredited United States facilities assessed the belugas' health, but no commitments to take them have been made.