Potential offers of rescue and sheltering for the cetaceans stranded at Marineland, Canada have been offered by Shedd, Georgia, Mystic, and SeaWorld aquariums within the U.S.A.
These organizations have stepped forward to engage in critical rescue discussions. This is exciting news!
The potential of an upcoming transfer of the cetaceans from Marineland to aquariums in the United States is encouraging. It’s important to remember that these discussions are not yet final commitments. A conditional permit is not a guarantee of an animal’s health or their physiological ability to withstand the transfer and the move of a marine mammal is NOT an easy task!
Check out this amazing video about the years of planning and intense operational organization involved in recently moving two belugas from China into the Klettsvik Bay in Iceland… moving a cetacean is an enormous rescue operation!
The receiving sites have pledged that their decisions will be rooted in science and remain focused on the individual physical and social needs of these animals. (Toronto City News, 2026) As the planning and preparation begin, we’re reaching out to colleagues and communities across the globe - how can we / how can you support?
This rescue operation will be a community-wide endeavor.
Help Solve the Puzzle — Thoughtful Preparation
To Community, Professional, and Regulatory Groups:
- What resources can you provide?
- Who do you know?
- What suggestions do you have?
- What needs have been identified?
To the Receiving Groups:
We support your commitment to science-based decision-making.
- What do you need?
- How can the broader community support your logistical or medical needs for this rescue effort?
Use this form to submit either your ability or capacity to help or to list needs of your group that are being identified.
Send a Message of Support 💌
The social bonds between cetaceans are strong and important for pod and individual health throughout their long-lived lives. Whales and humans share important biological similarities that allow us to empathize with their experiences in unique ways.
Your attention protects these animal lives and your willingness to take action draws attention to their wellbeing - thanks for being part of this positive, forward-looking effort.
Here are ways to stay connected with these animals:
- Subscribe to receive updates directly - we publish our Animal Tracking report every 2 weeks.
- Participate in our coloring page campaign - send a note of support to an animal stranded at Marineland and the teams providing daily, on-the-ground care.
- Are you involved in this rescue? If your team has a need - let us know! If your team has a capability - reach out! Find the Needs Form here.
Coloring Page Campaign
Our vision is to display the finished artwork by attaching the drawings to the sides of the holding tanks or transport area as a symbol of compassion and community support - this would be an important aide for the moral support of the transport teams and bring community awareness publicly recognized this transport story as one of progress, hope, and new beginnings.
Are you involved in this rescue? If your team has a need - let us know! If your team has a capability - reach out! Find the Needs Form here.
These animals deserve a future defined by improved welfare and dignity - we’re happy to lend our attention and awareness to help achieve this.
- Find an animal or an animal family to follow.
- Print out our first-in-series coloring page and send a message of support to an animal at Marineland. Download coloring page here.
- Post a photo of your finished coloring page on your social media and tag us. We’re excited to see your support note!
