Marineland Canada Threatens to Euthanize 30 Beluga Whales After Export Denial: Financial Crisis Sparks Animal Welfare Emergency

Oct 08, 2025 09:15 pm CST

Marineland in Ontario has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales after Canadian authorities rejected their transfer to China's Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. The marine park claims financial inability to maintain proper care for these animals, while government officials and animal welfare organizations battle over the fate of these marine mammals amid growing concerns about captivity conditions.