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Beluga Whales’ Move To Klettsvík Bay Postponed
Beluga whales Little White and Little Grey, based at the Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Heimaey in the Westman Islands, were supposed to move to a new home in Klettsvík bay. Their move has been postponed until the spring, RÚV…
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Beluga Whales To Move To Klettsvík Bay Shortly
Beluga whales Little White and Little Grey, who are now based at the Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Heimaey in the Westman Islands, will soon move to a new home in Klettsvík bay. On our recent trip to the island,…
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Befriending Belugas & Puffins: Behind The Scenes Of The Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Stepping through the door of the sanctuary, we expected to be welcomed with some sort of ceremonial orchestra. Instead, we were greeted by two melon-headed, curious creatures, also known as the “Canaries of the Sea.” Fortunately, we still got our orchestra–chirping, whistling,…
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Beluga Whales Take First Swim In New Home
Two beluga whales who were brought to the new sea sanctuary in Klettsvík in August, have taken their first swim in their new home, reports RÚV. Since being rescued from captivity, the beluga whales, named Little Grey and Little White, spent the…
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Former Captive Beluga Whales Return Successfully To The Sea
Two former captive beluga whales, named Little Grey and Little White, were moved successfully from their landside care facility to their sea sanctuary care pools at Klettsvik Bay, by the Westman Islands, on Friday. This was confirmed by SEA LIFE Trust, a…
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World’s First Open Sea Beluga Whale Sanctuary To Open In Iceland
Two beluga whales are set to make a journey from China to Klettsvík bay, in Iceland’s Westman Islands this month. The archipelago will house the first open sea beluga whale sanctuary in the world, but some are wary about transporting these whales…
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Jun Jun Dead, What Next For Westman Islands?
Last month, the Grapevine reported on plans to import three beluga whales to an enclosure in the Westman Islands, as a part of a large exhibition of sea creatures. These plans, however, have been put in jeopardy following the sudden passing of…