Whale Sanctuary Approval Gives Hope for Marineland Belugas

The Inertia ^ | 10 22 2025 | Alexander Haro

[yesthatjallen]

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“This historic project will transform a natural cove on Nova Scotia’s eastern shore into a refuge 100 times larger than Marineland’s tanks,” wrote Animal Justice. “The whales will be able to swim in real ocean water, feel the rhythms of tides and seasons, and explore a natural environment while still receiving the human care they need to survive.”

Canada banned whale and dolphin captivity in 2019, which was a roundly approved of move, unless you’re one of those callous types who thinks that — and I quote from an email I received after writing this — “Animals are wild in nature, and if they can be tamed to entertain human beings, then all glory should go to the animals and tamers.”

The author of that email went on to state that “In general, animals should be used for the purpose of benefitting human beings. At Marineland, there should be less consideration of the environment of the aquatic animal and more focus on discipline, and an appreciation of the aquatic animal’s need to please humans with synchronized shows and glorious spectacles.”

That was a real email from a real person, if you can believe it. Anyway, the sanctuary has been in the works for a long time now, but with the approval, construction can begin right away. The brainchild of the Whale Sanctuary Project, it’s a permanent, safe home for animals that have nowhere else to go. It will be be located in Port Hilford Bay, on Nova Scotia’s eastern shore.

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KEYWORDS: belugas; canada; marineland; whales

[yesthatjallen]

[DAC21]

I think if they could, the Beluga’s would agree, it’s better than the alternative - the needle.

[UnwashedPeasant]

Belugas are back off the menu.