Marineland denied funding for 30 beluga whales

The Minister of Fisheries, Joanne Thompson, denied funding to Marineland after it threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales due to financial issues, emphasizing the company’s failure to plan for the whales’ welfare. Marineland, which has faced scrutiny for animal mistreatment, is currently the only Canadian facility with captive whales and has seen 20 whale deaths since 2019.

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