SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Two beluga whales have arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio as part of an international effort to relocate animals from Marineland of Canada, a now-closed marine park that officials say can no longer provide long-term care.<\/p>\n
The whales are among the first six of a pod of 30 to be moved to the United States, with the other four transferred to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.<\/p>\n
SeaWorld said the whales made the trip in specialized cold-water containers, traveling by truck and plane with marine mammal veterinarians and animal care teams accompanying them throughout the journey.<\/p>\n
The belugas will receive around-the-clock monitoring and immediate care as they adjust to their new environment. Care teams will watch for signs that the whales are settling in, including eating, exploring and socializing.<\/p>\n
Officials said the transfer is an important milestone, but not the end of the effort. More rescues from Marineland of Canada are still being planned.<\/p>\n
Additional rescued beluga whales are expected to be relocated to Georgia Aquarium, SeaWorld San Diego and Oceanogr\u00e0fic Valencia in Spain, pending government approval.<\/p>\n
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