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Canada Greenlights Eight-Figure Beluga, Dolphin Relocation Abroad

6/4/2026

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The Canadian government approved the relocation of 30 beluga whales and four dolphins from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued CITES permits and will work with border agencies.
An eight-figure funding package is ready, details undisclosed.
Minister Joanne Thompson said the plan is a step forward.
She added that additional permits and health checks are still required.

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The Canadian government approved the relocation of 30 beluga whales and four dolphins from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued CITES permits and will work with border agencies.
An eight-figure funding package is ready, details undisclosed.
Minister Joanne Thompson said the plan is a step forward.
She added that additional permits and health checks are still required.