Wikie and her calf Keijo, two orcas abandoned in a closed marine park in France, are in critical condition as efforts for relocation have been thwarted. Marineland Antibes closed due to attendance decline and legal restrictions on marine animal shows. Despite management assertions of maintaining the pools, the presence of algae raises alarms about their health. NGOs like TideBreakers advocate for urgent action to prevent potential euthanasia or health deterioration, while park management has dismissed concerns over the algae.
The orca and dolphin pools at Marineland, according to management, remain well-maintained despite concerns, with algae being a regular seasonal occurrence that poses no harm.
A social media post from NGO TideBreakers highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating that leaving the orcas in a confined, deteriorating tank is not an option.
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