Update: The event has wrapped! Watch the replay.
Marineland recently threatened to kill the 30 beluga whales still in its care unless it receives government funding. This came after Ottawa rejected the park’s shocking plan to export them to a subpar aquarium in China.
Understandably, many Canadians are asking: What can we do now to help these whales?
At this special online event on November 4 from 7:00-8:30 PM ET, you’ll hear directly from the people working with government and key stakeholders on a concrete plan for Marineland’s remaining whales and dolphins.
Join Animal Justice, Whale Sanctuary Project, and World Animal Protection Canada for a powerful discussion about what’s next, and how you can help shape a compassionate future for these animals.
November 4, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET
We’ll cover:
- The Nova Scotia government approval that cleared the way for the Whale Sanctuary Project—and what’s next to get it operating
- The science, research, and site testing behind the seaside sanctuary plan
- Viable options for whales and dolphins who can’t move to the sanctuary
- What the federal and Ontario governments can do now—and where advocacy fits in
- A first-hand account of the Chinese aquarium Marineland tried to export the whales to
- Updates on the other animals still at Marineland
We’ll also take a high-impact action together during this event to help move decision-makers toward real solutions.
Speakers:
- Charles Vinick — Whale Sanctuary Project
- Dr. Lori Marino — Whale Sanctuary Project
- Camille Labchuk — Animal Justice
- Kaitlyn Mitchell — Animal Justice
- Melissa Matlow — World Animal Protection Canada
- Dr. Naomi Rose — Animal Welfare Institute
Hosted by Animal Justice’s Kimberly Carroll.
Together, we can ensure Marineland’s whales and dolphins finally have the care, safety, and freedom they deserve.
