Former Marineland beluga whale dies at California theme park

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Former Marineland beluga whale dies at California theme park. (2026, October 19). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/marineland-beluga-whale-dies-seaworld-san-diego-9.7386294?cmp=rss

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A nine-year-old male beluga whale named Cyprus, who was previously housed at Marineland in Ontario before being relocated to SeaWorld San Diego on August 22, has died due to suspected intestinal issues. SeaWorld announced that despite initial observations of good health and interaction with trainers, Cyprus stopped eating and an ultrasound revealed problems with his intestinal function. The aquarium plans a full necropsy to determine the exact cause of death and will share findings with NOAA. This incident adds to recent reports of beluga whale deaths at other facilities following the mass relocation from Marineland earlier this year.
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A nine-year-old male beluga whale named Cyprus, who was one of the animals relocated from Marineland in Ontario over the summer, died at SeaWorld San Diego on October 19, 2026. SeaWorld reported that Cyprus stopped eating and an ultrasound revealed intestinal issues. The park stated that a full necropsy would be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Marineland had closed due to financial difficulties and transferred 30 belugas and four dolphins to other facilities in August. SeaWorld noted that while Cyprus appeared healthy since his arrival, belugas can hide discomfort or underlying health issues.

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“The articles describe different stages of the beluga whale's relocation and fate, with Article A covering the rescue and transport to SeaWorld San Antonio, while Article B reports on a subsequent death at SeaWorld San Diego.”
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California Canadian Marineland Ontario SeaWorld San Diego

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Marineland GPE · 4× Cyprus PERSON · 3× SeaWorld San Diego ORG · 3× California GPE · 2× Caspian PERSON · 2× Canada GPE · 1× Canadian NORP · 1× Niagara Falls GPE · 1× Ont GPE · 1× Ontario GPE · 1×

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Former Marineland beluga whale dies at California theme park SeaWorld San Diego says ultrasound of 9-year-old male found intestinal issues A California aquarium says a beluga rescued from Marineland in Ontario has died, adding to the number of deaths of animals relocated over the summer from the now-closed Canadian facility.
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🔮 But it said belugas can mask discomfort or underlying concerns that are not immediately visible, adding that a full necropsy will be conducted. Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., had said it was running out of money and could no longer care for the last captive whales and dolphins in Canada, and 30 of its belugas and four dolphins were transferred to other facilities in a mass relocation effort. SeaWorld San Diego said the other rescued belugas in its care are in stable health and remain under close monitoring as they continue to adjust to their surroundings.
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Former Marineland beluga whale dies at California theme park SeaWorld San Diego says ultrasound of 9-year-old male found intestinal issues A California aquarium says a beluga rescued from Marineland in Ontario has died, adding to the number of deaths of animals relocated over the summer from the now-closed Canadian facility. asserted
beluga → die → facility
SeaWorld San Diego said in a Facebook post that Cyprus, a nine-year-old male beluga that arrived at the park on Aug. 22, stopped eating on Friday, and an ultrasound later determined the animal's intestinal tract did not appear to be functioning normally. asserted
tract → say → Friday
It said Cyprus had been doing well since his arrival, eating consistently and interacting with his trainers and animal care team, along with two other rescued belugas. asserted
Cyprus → say → belugas
But it said belugas can mask discomfort or underlying concerns that are not immediately visible, adding that a full necropsy will be conducted. Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., had said it was running out of money and could no longer care for the last captive whales and dolphins in Canada, and 30 of its belugas and four dolphins were transferred to other facilities in a mass relocation effort. SeaWorld San Diego said the other rescued belugas in its care are in stable health and remain under close monitoring as they continue to adjust to their surroundings. uncertain
they → say → surroundings
"As we have indicated, this process will take a considerable amount of time. asserted
process → indicate → time
Our commitment to the health, well-being and care of these belugas, like every animal we rescue, continues," the facility said in its social media post on Sunday. asserted
facility → rescue → Sunday
It said that after the necropsy is completed, the cause of Cyprus's death will be shared with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. asserted
cause → say → Oceanic
Less than two weeks ago, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago said Caspian, a 27-year-old female beluga that was relocated from Marineland, died despite efforts to save her. asserted
that → say → her
Caspian had not been eating properly, and blood samples showed abnormalities in her electrolyte levels, Shedd said. asserted
Shedd → eat → levels
The aquarium said it performed necropsies on Peekachu and Rain, two other Marineland whales that died there, and concluded that they had chronic, pre-existing diseases. asserted
they → say → diseases
A beluga named Jelly Bean and a dolphin named Echo also died at Oceanografic Valencia in Spain after the move. asserted
beluga → name → move
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