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Marineland Ships Final 6 Beluga Whales to U.S. Aquariums

9/2/2026

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Marineland shipped its final six captive beluga whales to U.S. aquariums on Aug. 31, 2026, complying with the 2019 federal ban.
Four belugas went to SeaWorld San Antonio while two went to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.
The transfer completes moving 30 belugas and four dolphins to five U.S. and Spain aquariums.
A beluga named Peekachu died two weeks after arriving at the Shedd Aquarium from severe dehydration.

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Marineland shipped its final six captive beluga whales to U.S. aquariums on Aug. 31, 2026, complying with the 2019 federal ban.
Four belugas went to SeaWorld San Antonio while two went to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.
The transfer completes moving 30 belugas and four dolphins to five U.S. and Spain aquariums.
A beluga named Peekachu died two weeks after arriving at the Shedd Aquarium from severe dehydration.