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Canada’s last captive whales are finally leaving Marineland, heading south to U.S. aquariums in a historic move that ends an era. Six belugas — the final remaining captive whales in Canada — are being relocated as Marineland, facing financial collapse and up for sale, can no longer afford care. This isn’t their first ride: over 30 belugas and 4 dolphins have been shipped globally since Marineland opened, including to Chicago, San Diego, and even Spain. The relocation is fueled by Canada’s 2019 captivity ban — though these whales were grandfathered in — and a previous controversial plan to send them to China, which the government blocked. Marineland once threatened euthanasia without help. Now, with this massive, unprecedented global transfer, Canada officially closes its chapter on whale captivity — and these six belugas’ futures now rest in American aquariums.

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