Thirty Beluga Whales Headed to U.S. Aquariums | Sacramento News

Thirty beluga whales trapped at Canada’s closed Marineland are finally getting a second chance—thanks to a major rescue deal with NOAA. Facing potential euthanasia due to mounting costs, the whales are being relocated to accredited U.S. aquariums including SeaWorld, the Shedd, and the Georgia Aquarium, with a few possibly heading to Spain. Marineland admits it can’t provide long-term care, calling the move the best option for the whales. Moving these massive, water-dependent animals—up to 16 feet long and 3,500 pounds—will take weeks, but safety is the top priority. Animal advocates celebrate this breakthrough as a win for marine life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ae48f8637618139