Animal rights groups call for Ontario to take belugas from Marineland

Animal rights advocates are protesting Marineland’s ultimatum regarding its 30 remaining belugas, as the now-closed theme park in Niagara Falls, Ont., has threatened to euthanize them if the federal government does not authorize their export or provide funding by Tuesday. Drone footage captured on July 31, 2025, showed staff interacting with the whales, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

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