Summary
A marine park in Ontario, Canada, may euthanize 30 beluga whales after their permits to sell the whales to a park in China were denied. The park, facing financial troubles, is seeking funding from the Canadian government to avoid this outcome. Ontario's Animal Welfare Services has investigated the park multiple times, citing issues with animal care and poor water quality.
Key Facts
- Marineland is a large park in Ontario that has faced scrutiny over animal mistreatment and financial issues.
- Ontario's Animal Welfare Services has conducted over 200 investigations at the park since 2020.
- Marineland has attempted to sell 30 beluga whales to a park in China, but the permit was denied.
- The park claimed it might have to euthanize the whales due to financial constraints.
- Canada passed a law in 2019 making it illegal to hold whales, dolphins, or porpoises captive.
- Marineland did not open to tourists this spring and may face bankruptcy.
- Marineland has requested financial assistance from the Canadian government to care for the whales.
- The Fisheries Minister and various organizations opposed the sale of whales to China due to concerns about animal treatment.
