Marineland dolphin dies weeks after move to aquarium in Spain
A dolphin shipped out of Marineland has died in Spain, making it the fifth animal from the closed Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction to die after a massive movement of whales and dolphins over the summer. Oceanografic Valencia said Echo, a blind Black Sea bottlenose dolphin believed to be 30 years old, died Wednesday. “In […]
Echo, a blind Black Sea bottlenose dolphin believed to be 30 years old, died recently at Oceanografic Valencia in Spain. This marks the fifth death among animals from the former Marineland tourist attraction that were relocated over the summer. The cause of Echo's death is currently under investigation by necropsies and pathology experts.
Echo, along with other rescued dolphins and belugas, was transported to Spain in an 19-hour journey from the now-closed Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The journey and subsequent relocation have unfortunately resulted in the deaths of four belugas and one dolphin among the rescued animals. The cause of death for these animals is also being probed by veterinarians and experts at the receiving aquariums.
Marineland, which had been struggling financially, was forced to relocate its whales and dolphins due to lack of funds and the inability to care for them. Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson had initially rejected a deal with a Chinese park, citing lack of appropriate laws in China.
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