Thompson conditionally approved export permits to relocate Marineland’s belugas and dolphins to U.S. institutions, describing the meeting as "constructive" and pledging to issue final permits once Marineland provides required information.→Joanne Thompson supports relocating Marineland's belugas and dolphins to accredited U.S. institutions under strict conditions; she denied exports that would permit future performance in captivity and required health assessments and approved transportation to meet Fisheries Act standards.
NewsJan 27, 2026
