Six beluga whales finally leave embattled Canadian marine park

Six beluga whales have been relocated from the embattled Marineland Canada park to US aquariums following years of controversy regarding animal welfare. While advocates express relief, they remain critical of the long-term conditions for captive marine mammals.
Members of Chicago's Shedd aquarium use a sling to move a beluga whale after its relocation from Marineland Canada. Photograph: Shedd Aquarium/Heidi Zeiger/Reuters Members of Chicago's Shedd aquarium use a sling to move a beluga whale after its relocation from Marineland Canada. Photograph: Shedd Aquarium/Heidi Zeiger/Reuters Canada Six beluga whales finally leave embattled Canadian marine park Whales flown to US aquariums after long-running saga in which Marineland had threatened to euthanise them
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