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The deaths of four beluga whales following their relocation highlight the challenges associated with the transfer and adaptation of marine mammals from closed facilities to new environments. This event underscores considerations for rescue missions involving large aquatic animals.
Four beluga whales died weeks after being transferred from a marine attraction in Canada that had closed. These fatalities occurred following a rescue mission that involved relocating 30 whales in total.
The beluga whales that died were part of a larger group of 30 whales. This group was transferred from a now-closed marine attraction located in Canada. The transfer operation moved these animals to aquariums situated in the United States and Spain.
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