Animal Welfare Institute: Marineland Beluga Cooperative Agreement Omits Crucial Breeding Restriction
July 09, 2026
July 09, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Marineland Beluga Cooperative Agreement Omits Crucial Breeding Restriction
Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced it had entered into a cooperative agreement with SeaWorld, Georgia Aquarium, and John G. Shedd Aquarium to import 28 beluga whales into the United States from Marineland of Canada for emergency medical . . .
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Marineland Beluga Cooperative Agreement Omits Crucial Breeding Restriction
Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced it had entered into a cooperative agreement with SeaWorld, Georgia Aquarium, and John G. Shedd Aquarium to import 28 beluga whales into the United States from Marineland of Canada for emergency medical . . .