Beluga whale rescued from closed Canadian marine park dies in US
Summary
A beluga whale named Osiris died at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago after being rescued from a closed Canadian marine park. Several other belugas that were moved to aquariums in the US and Spain after the park’s closure have also died due to health problems linked to adjusting to new environments.Key Facts
- Osiris was a 26-year-old female beluga whale rescued from Marineland, a closed marine park in Ontario, Canada.
- Shedd Aquarium in Chicago received 10 of the 30 belugas relocated from Marineland.
- Osiris died after showing signs of health decline despite efforts to care for her.
- Two other belugas, Peekachu and Rain, died earlier at the Shedd Aquarium.
- Jelly Bean, a male beluga moved to Oceanogràfic in Spain, also died unexpectedly.
- Marineland closed in 2024 due to financial problems and many animals there had died previously.
- The Canadian government stopped the sale of the remaining marine animals to China, prompting international rescues.
- Other aquariums in the US, including Georgia Aquarium and SeaWorld parks, have taken in belugas from Marineland, with some reports of decreased appetite but generally stable health.
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