Fourth Beluga Death at Marineland Raises Transparency Concerns

Ontario's four-year investigation into Marineland's animal welfare remains opaque amid mounting beluga deaths.

Since 2019, Marineland has seen the deaths of 16 belugas and one killer whale, with the latest beluga death occurring in July 2024.
Three of the five belugas transferred from Marineland to Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut have died since 2021.
Ontario's Animal Welfare Services has conducted over 200 inspections at Marineland since launching an investigation in 2020.
Animal welfare advocates and politicians criticize the lack of transparency from Ontario's government regarding the ongoing investigation.
Marineland's owner passed away recently, and the park, now for sale, opened to visitors for only two months this year with limited animal displays.