After years away from the sea in the Chinese aquarium, two belugas were rescued and moved to a sanctuary
After years away from the sea and having been forced to perform in shows at the Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai, two belugas re-experience freedom thanks to the charity Sea Life Trust. They are called Little Grey e Little White and they have been locked up in the Chinese aquarium for almost a decade, but today a new life begins for them: in Iceland, the two will be able to swim in the sea for the first time in years.
A life in captivity to which the two belugas had never resigned themselves, including flashes, laughter and various shows to entertain visitors. For this, as soon as they arrived in the freezing waters off the southern coast of Iceland, they did not contain their enthusiasm. Now, after a period of settling in here, they will be released into the sanctuary.
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“Little Gray and Little White are now in the bay and will need a short period of time to acclimate to their new natural environment and all external elements before their final release at the larger Klettsvik Bay sanctuary in the Westman Islands off the coast. south coast of Iceland, ”reads the charity's website.
The two belugas are in excellent health, they feed and are reacting very well. "This is the first time that Little Gray and Little White have returned to the sea since they were taken from a Russian whale research center in 2011. Now, they remain under observation thanks to a team of veterinarians and experts and we hope to release them soon." says Andy Bool, head of the Sea Life Trust.
SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary update
Health update from our SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary!Little White and Little Grey have now finished their treatment for the mild infection they had in their stomachs. Both of them are doing well and preparing for their move ?
Posted by SEA LIFE Trust on Monday, July 27, 2020
Behind clearly there is a whole phase of settlement, but the sanctuary managed by the institution and created in collaboration with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), is one of the largest and allows the protection of whales and dolphins that due to captivity, they cannot be released into the open sea.
SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Floating upside down ?Sometimes our veterinary team needs to take a blood sample from Little White and Little Grey at our SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary. This position, called a fluke presentation, allows the team to get the needed samples quickly, with cooperation from Little White and Little Grey!
Posted by SEA LIFE Trust on Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Dinner time ?When it comes to eating in their new home, our team at our SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary will continue to provide food for Little White and Little Grey. However, there will be plenty of fish, crabs and other creatures in the bay – so they can choose to hunt their own food if they want!
Posted by SEA LIFE Trust on Monday, June 29, 2020
Both females, these two splendid creatures have been harnessed for a very long journey, including truck, plane and harbor tug. The last sacrifice before never being disturbed again and returning happy to be simply belugas and not freaks.
Fonte: Sea Life Trust
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