Marineland Has Solid Plan to Move Whales and Dolphins to US, Minister Says

A dolphin jumps out of the water as it performs during a show at Marineland amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., on June 9, 2023. The Canadian Press/Chris Young

Marineland has a “solid plan” to move Canada’s last remaining captive whales and dolphins to several parks in the United States, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson said Tuesday.

On Monday, the minister conditionally approved the shuttered Niagara Falls, Ont., theme park’s application to export its 30 belugas and four dolphins south of the border.