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Georgia Aquarium to rescue 2 beluga whales from shuttered Canadian zoo
By Anna Najarian at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Aquarium is expecting two new additions to its beluga whale habitat as part of an emergency rescue operation. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) authorized an emergency rescue for the whales earlier this week.Marineland of Canada...
Key takeaway Marineland of Canada, which closed in 2024 due to a financial crisis, is no longer able to care for the beluga whales that have remained at the park even after its shutdown.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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