Canadian marine park threatens to euthanise 30 beluga whales

The Canadian government has blocked Marineland, a marine park in Ontario, from exporting 30 beluga whales to a park in China. The park authorities have threatened to euthanize the whales if they are not allowed to relocate them. The decision to block the export was made by the federal government, citing concerns about the welfare of the whales during transport and their potential mistreatment in the Chinese facility. Marineland, on the other hand, claims that the whales are thriving in their care and that the relocation would provide them with a better environment. The situation has sparked a debate about the ethics of captive whale and dolphin programs, with animal rights activists arguing that the whales should be released into the wild or placed in sanctuaries. The Canadian government's stance is that the well-being of the whales is the priority, and they will not allow their export if they believe it would compromise their welfare.