DFE member organisation One Voice has been successful in their demand for an independent assessment to be undertaken into the health of orcas Moana and Inouk at Marineland, Antibes, France where they are currently held with two other orcas Wikie and Keijo. There has long been concern about the health of the two male orcas and the conditions under which the animals live. It is hoped that when the assessment is complete it will provide clarity on the current conditions, and open the opportunity for discussion, which to date, Marineland has refused to consider, to work towards a mutual understanding for the future of these orcas.
Update on belugas – Marineland, Canada
Since Marineland Canada closed in 2024, there has been ongoing uncertainty about the future of the animals still housed at
