The Whale Sanctuary Blog Archives
2026

Whale Sanctuary Project Set to Enter Construction Phase

The Whale Sanctuary Project is set to enter the construction phase of its Nova Scotia ocean sanctuary, marking a major ...

Posted February 17, 2026 in For the Media, News

Next Week in Paris . . .

The French government will be convening a meeting to discuss the future care of the two orcas and the 12 ...

Posted February 12, 2026 in News

Who Are the Mother-and-Son Orcas Wikie and Keijo?

The story of Wikie and Keijo and their family is typical of captive whales around the world.  The specific details ...

Posted January 5, 2026 in News, Opinion

French Government Issues Its Formal Decision for Orcas Wikie & Keijo

Official statement of the French government, December 13th, regarding the future of the mother-and-son orcas Wikie and Keijo at Marineland ...

Posted December 13, 2025 in News

French Government Affirms Effort to Bring Orcas to Sanctuary

Collaborative effort now needed among government agencies, owners, sanctuary, and benefactors and donors to complete construction and welcome whales.

Posted December 12, 2025 in News

French Government Initiates Further Discussion re. Orcas Wikie & Keijo

French government invites Whale Sanctuary Project to explore possibility of orcas coming to sanctuary in Nova Scotia.

Posted December 11, 2025 in For the Media, News

Spain Rejects Marineland Antibes Plan to Transfer Orcas to Zoo in Canary Islands

As Spain rejects plan to transfer orcas to zoo in Canary Islands. Whale Sanctuary Project reiterates offer to bring them ...

Posted April 14, 2025 in News

The Two Marinelands

Updates on Wikie & Keijo, the orcas at Marineland Antibes, and the 31 beluga whales at Marineland Canada

Posted March 14, 2025 in News

Whale Sanctuary Project Offers Help in Providing Sanctuary Solution for Marineland Antibes Orcas

While a coastal sanctuary in Greece or elsewhere in Mediterranean may be a solution for dolphins, it is not a ...

Posted February 16, 2025 in News

What Kind of “Ambassador” Was the Orca Keto at Loro Parque Zoo?

In the wake of Keto’s death, the zoo may be able to replenish their diminishing collection of orcas with the ...

Posted December 12, 2024 in News

For Wikie and Keijo, a Fork in the Road Ahead

As Marineland Antibes prepares to close its orca exhibit, two possible futures await the mother and son orcas.

Posted November 8, 2024 in News

French Government Prioritizes “Well-being” of Captive Orcas Wikie & Keijo

In its report, the French government emphasizes the well-being of the whales as the primary consideration in its recommendations as ...

Posted October 10, 2024 in News

For Wikie & Keijo, Whale Sanctuary Project Is “Most Credible Innovative Solution”

French government inspectorate says Whale Sanctuary Project is best sanctuary solution for captive orcas at Marineland Antibes.

Posted October 3, 2024 in News

Dr. Jane Goodall Presses for Orcas in France to Be Retired to Sanctuary in Nova Scotia

In a letter to the French Government, Dr. Jane Goodall has strongly endorsed the Whale Sanctuary Project's proposal for the ...

Posted March 31, 2024 in News

The Passing of Inouk

Once again, we note the premature passing of an orca at a marine entertainment park: today it is Inouk at ...

Posted March 28, 2024 in News

Bringing Wikie, Keijo & Inouk to Sanctuary

In response to the urgent need of three orcas held in Marineland Antibes, a French marine entertainment park, the Whale ...

Posted March 27, 2024 in News

One Voice and the Whale Sanctuary Project Propose Collaboration with Marineland Antibes to Retire Three Orcas to Sanctuary

A fully cooperative effort among staff and management of all parties is key to a successful outcome for Inouk, Wikie ...

Posted February 2, 2024 in For the Media, News