The Bittersweet Farewell of Marineland's Captive Whales Six beluga whales are leaving Marineland, the Niagara Falls aquarium that has been at the center of controversy for decades.
Their departure marks the culmination of a process that has seen 30 of these majestic creatures relocated to institutions across North America and Europe.
Marineland was founded in the early 1960s by John Holer as a destination for families and thrill seekers.