Marineland Threatens Euthanasia of 30 Beluga Whales After Federal Funding Denied
Marineland Threatens Euthanasia of 30 Beluga Whales After Federal Funding Denied Marineland, the embattled Canadian theme park, has warned it will be forced to euthanize 30 beluga whales if it does not receive emergency federal funding. The park, which closed to the public last year amid intense scrutiny over its animal welfare practices, stated it lacks the resources to continue caring for the animals. The threat comes after Canada’s Fisheries Minister, Joanne Thompson, declined Marineland’s request for a cash infusion…