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Seven Beluga Whales Relocated to SeaWorld San Antonio From Canadian Facility
Just the facts
Seven female beluga whales named Xena, Gemini, Skyla, Meeka, Eve, Neva, and Calypso arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio in Texas following a transport from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Canada. The transfer represents the largest single beluga whale relocation completed in the United States and was authorized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The animals were transported using water-filled containers, flatbed trucks, and a cargo aircraft, joining two male belugas moved to the facility in July 2026. Marineland ceased public operations in 2024 and requested external placement for its remaining 17 belugas to prevent euthanasia.
Why this is news
Seven female beluga whales arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio in Texas as part of an ongoing international effort to relocate marine mammals from a closed Canadian facility.
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