News Summary

• So far, 6 out of 30 whales transferred out of closed Ontario theme park have died.
• The most recent death, a beluga named Cyprus, was announced on Sunday by SeaWorld San Diego.
• The deaths have raised questions about the impact of the transfers on their health and well-being.
• But was there ever a better option for the last captive whales and dolphins in Canada?
• Advocacy groups have pointed to the federal and provincial governments, saying they failed to properly plan for the animals' futures.