Marineland now seeking permits to ship remaining belugas to U.S.: sources
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Marineland has presented a plan to the federal government to ship the last remaining captive whales and dolphins in Canada to several institutions in the United States.
Marineland has presented a plan to the federal government to ship the last remaining captive whales and dolphins in Canada to several institutions in the United States, The Canadian Press has learned.
But the theme park also gave Ottawa an imminent deadline to issue export permits or it will proceed with its backup plan to kill 30 belugas and four dolphins, said several sources with Marineland who added that a euthanasia plan for the animals has been prepared.
The sources were granted anonymity because they are not allowed to speak publicly about the ongoing situation at the shuttered Niagara Falls, Ont., attraction.
Marineland confirmed in a statement to The Canadian Press that it presented “a definitive and urgent rescue solution for the whales” directly to Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson on Wednesday, but it did not provide details.
“This mission now hinges entirely on the minister’s immediate authorization,” the statement said. “During the briefing, the minister expressed her clear support for a solution and is fully apprised of the critical, narrow window available to ensure the safe transfer of these animals to their new homes.”
Marineland said Thompson did not raise questions about the plan and said her office pledged to work quickly to evaluate the export permit applications.
“We now look to her to fulfil her commitment to immediate action; the survival of these whales depends solely on the swift issuance of these permits,” it said.
Thompson’s office confirmed Wednesday’s meeting with Marineland.
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