One of the largest marine mammal rescue operations ever attempted is underway in Canada as experts begin relocating 30 beluga whales from the now-closed Marineland Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The ambitious mission follows fears that the whales could eventually face euthanasia after funding for their care dwindled following the park's closure in 2024.

Marineland struck a deal with a consortium of U.S. and Spanish aquariums, which co-ordinated a plan to move the whales.

Dutzende Helfer, Kräne und Lastwagen sind im Einsatz: Die ersten Meeressäuger aus einem bankrotten Tierpark sind auf dem Weg in die USA.