Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAccording to the source, Marineland wants to send the whales and dolphins to Georgia Aquarium, Mystic Aquarium, Shedd Aquarium and a SeaWorld location. CBC has reached out to all four U.S. facilities but only heard back from Georgia Aquarium and Mystic Aquarium. (Patrick Morrell/CBC)Meanwhile, AZA says it has not been directly involved in recent discussions regarding potential transport of beluga whales from Marineland. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIt’s the second time in four months that Marineland has threatened to euthanize the belugas and dolphins. A CBC News drone captured belugas interacting with staff at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., in July 2025.

Source: CBC News January 23, 2026 11:14 UTC