Beluga Whale Migration to U.S. Aquariums | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Six beluga whales—each weighing up to 1,900 kg—made a dramatic, high-stakes journey from Marineland in Niagara Falls to U.S. aquariums, flying together on the same plane after being lifted in custom slings and cradled in rolling, water-filled tanks. Over 20 crew members, plus experts from Marineland and the Shedd Aquarium, coordinated the move, complete with police escorts to ensure a smooth, bump-free ride. Four whales now call Chicago home, while two landed in San Antonio; this is just the first wave—up to 30 more are headed to U.S. and even Spanish facilities in the coming weeks. Listen in…