Beluga Whale

• Wayward beluga whale dies during rescue attempt after becoming stranded in France’s River Seine

  The stranded beluga whale, which had been trapped in the river since Aug. 2, had become somewhat of a celebrity in France.

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  Aug 10, 2022
  
• Whale transferred to U.S. aquarium from Marineland dies

  Mystic Aquarium said Havok, a male beluga, died Friday after a lengthy battle with a pre-existing gastrointestinal condition.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2021
  
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• Group narrows search for beluga retirement site to two sites off Nova Scotia 

  Lori 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.

  Environment

  Dec 6, 2019
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• Meet Nepi: A stubborn young beluga that just won’t stay away from the Maritimes

  Nepi, who's estimated to be about four years old, was spotted in Summerside, P.E.I., earlier this month, much to the delight of a local diving class.

  Environment

  Dec 26, 2018
• Could a computer simulator help save endangered beluga whales?

  The simulator should help scientists understand how much time the whales spend in the acoustic footprint of each boat — and evaluate whether policies such as adjusting boat speed could make a difference.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2018
• Maritime group hopes to protect vagrant beluga separated from its pod

  Interacting with people "leads them to be less fearful of people and boats and that often leads them to being hit."

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2018
• Meet Tyonek: The beluga whale rescued in Alaska now living at SeaWorld in Texas

  Tyonek could not be released to the wild because he lacks the survival and social skills needed to thrive on his own, officials say.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2018
• Race to care for critically endangered baby beluga calf found in waters off Alaska

  The tiny, two- to four-week-old male beluga calf, which is part of the incredibly rare and endangered Cook Inlet beluga population, was found critically ill in the waters off Alaska.

  Oct 6, 2017
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• Marineland beluga whale died as a result of twisted small intestine

  The statement says Gia was born at Marineland and had appeared to be healthy until her sudden passing.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2017
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• Officials cautiously optimistic for future of beluga whale rescued from N.B. river

  Officials involved with the rescue of a wayward beluga whale earlier this month in northern New Brunswick are cautiously optimistic for its future.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2017