In a heartwarming rescue mission, two Beluga whales were saved from a life of performing as show animals.
The whales, named Little Grey and Little White, were transported from their previous home in an aquarium to a sanctuary in Iceland, where they will live out the rest of their lives in a more natural environment.
The rescue mission was a collaborative effort between the Sea Life Trust, a marine conservation charity, and Merlin Entertainments, the company that owns the Chinese aquarium.
The two organizations worked together to plan and execute the complex operation, which involved transporting the whales over 6,000 miles by air, land, and sea.
The Sea Life Trust and Merlin Entertainments recognized that Little Grey and Little White deserved a better life and began searching for a suitable sanctuary where they could live in a more natural environment.
After months of planning and preparation, the whales were finally transported to their new home in Iceland.
The sanctuary, called the Beluga Whale Sanctuary, is located in a natural bay on the island of Heimaey.
The bay is enclosed by a net, which allows the whales to swim in a more natural environment while still being protected from predators and boats.
The sanctuary is also equipped with a team of experts who will monitor the whales’ health and well-being and provide them with the care they need.
The team includes veterinarians, marine biologists, and animal behaviorists who will work together to ensure that Little Grey and Little White are happy and healthy in their new home.
