Beluga
-
Another six whales being moved out of Marineland, headed to U.S. aquariumsA third batch of whales left Marineland for aquariums south of the border on Wednesday, marking what the park called a "major milestone."CanadaAug 12
-
Everyone loved Marineland — then the tide turned. A look inside the park’s final daysGone are the millions of visitors who came to see apex predators such as killer whales, lovable seals, sea lions and dolphins and the world's largest pod of captive belugas.FeaturesAug 5
-
‘We need to get them out’: Beluga trainer fired by Marineland speaks outMarineland's crumbling infrastructure, staffing shortage and lack of resources have created dangerous conditions for its belugas, a fired beluga trainer says.CanadaOct 14, 2025
![]()
-
Ottawa, Ontario urge each other to help Marineland’s 30 belugas amid euthanasia threatGovernments are urging each other to help 30 belugas at Marineland, which has threatened to euthanize the whales if the park does not receive emergency funds from Ottawa.CanadaOct 7, 2025
![]()
-
Another beluga, seal have died at Marineland. The deaths caught Doug Ford’s attentionAnother beluga whale and a harbour seal have died at Marineland, and those deaths have caught the attention of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, The Canadian Press has learned.CanadaSep 4, 2025
![]()
-
2 more belugas dead at Marineland, bringing total whale deaths to 17 since 2019Two more beluga whales have died at Marineland, bringing the total number of whale deaths since 2019 to 17.EnvironmentMar 26, 2024
![]()
-
Third Marineland beluga that moved to U.S. aquarium diesA third beluga from Marineland in Niagara Falls has died at a U.S. aquarium after arriving there two years ago.CanadaDec 12, 2023
![]()
-
Nova Scotia’s retirement home for captive whales facing obstacles, delays: documentsOrganizers behind the U.S.-based Whale Sanctuary Project had originally predicted the site on Nova Scotia's rugged eastern shore could be ready to receive whales this year.CanadaOct 23, 2022
![]()
-
Wayward beluga whale dies during rescue attempt after becoming stranded in France’s River SeineThe stranded beluga whale, which had been trapped in the river since Aug. 2, had become somewhat of a celebrity in France.TrendingAug 10, 2022
![]()
-
Group narrows search for beluga retirement site to two sites off Nova ScotiaLori Marino, president of the non-profit group, says a formal proposal won't be submitted to regulators until more research is completed and community support is secured.EnvironmentDec 6, 2019
![]()
