North America’s first whale sanctuary is taking shape in rural Nova Scotia
, marking the first time the U.S.-based conservation group has moved from the planning phase to actually building something.
The refuge could welcome its first whales in early 2023, assuming the project gets the required federal and provincial permits, Vinick said. It is designed to accommodate up to eight beluga whales, which he said can’t be returned to the open ocean because of their lack of survival skills.Despite public support, questions remain about the project, particularly when it comes to rough weather, the accumulation of whale waste and the potential for escapes.
“The data suggest that those risks are extremely low,” Vinnick said. “Generally, pathogens only are transmitted through physical contact, not through water-borne passage.” The fact that migrating whales typically remain offshore means there will be limited interaction, he added. Public attitudes toward keeping these highly intelligent and socially complex animals in captivity have changed as researchers have learned more about their lives.
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