Marineland Moves Seven Belugas to Texas | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Marineland’s whale exodus just got bigger—seven more belugas are headed to SeaWorld in San Antonio, joining six already relocated. This massive, unprecedented operation, involving international logistics and specialized gear, is part of a desperate plan to move all their whales as the park, shuttered since 2024, runs out of cash. At one point, they even threatened to euthanize the whales without emergency funding. Once home to the world’s largest captive beluga population—including Canada’s last captive cetaceans—the park pivoted after China blocked a previous relocation deal, ultimately…