Troubled Waters: Marineland Faces Increased Scrutiny as Beluga Deaths Mount Amid Changing Public Opinion on Captivity
Niagara Falls, Canada – Amid the roar of nearby cascading waters, Marineland of Canada faces increasing criticism over its handling of marine animals, particularly its belugas, in the shadow of changing public sentiments and stringent animal welfare laws. As the last sanctuary for captive whales in the country, the park’s recent spate of beluga deaths has sparked significant backlash and raised concerns about the ethics of marine captivity. Marineland, sprawling across nearly 1,000 acres, has …