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Shedd Leads International Rescue of 30 Belugas from Marineland

7/9/2026

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Shedd Aquarium is coordinating an international rescue of 30 beluga whales from the closed Marineland of Canada.
U.S. authorities have approved relocation of 28 belugas to U.S. aquariums and two to a Spanish aquarium.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration granted rescue and CITES export permits, pending health checks by Canadian veterinarians.
U.S. aquarium teams will travel to Marineland to evaluate the whales, with relocation expected to take several weeks.

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Story summary

Shedd Aquarium is coordinating an international rescue of 30 beluga whales from the closed Marineland of Canada.
U.S. authorities have approved relocation of 28 belugas to U.S. aquariums and two to a Spanish aquarium.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration granted rescue and CITES export permits, pending health checks by Canadian veterinarians.
U.S. aquarium teams will travel to Marineland to evaluate the whales, with relocation expected to take several weeks.