The French government has not yet decided the fate of two captive killer whales that a U.S. group seeks to relocate to a proposed sanctuary in Nova Scotia.

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The thread discusses the French government's stance on the fate of two captive killer whales that a U.S. group aims to relocate to a proposed whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia. The issue highlights international legal and ethical debates over animal welfare and the ownership of captive marine animals.

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Parent: International Animal WelfareEntity: Captive Killer WhalesImpact: neutralDate: Apr 9, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026Target: The French government's decision on the fate of the captive killer whales

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N.S. Whale Sanctuary Project: France says captive whales remain private property
The government of France says it has yet to decide the fate of two captive killer whales that a U.S. group is hoping to bring to a proposed coastal refuge in Nova Scotia.
#Canada #WhaleSanctuaryProject 
https://globalnews.ca/news/11771693/whale-sanctuary-project-france/

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N.S. Whale Sanctuary Project: France says captive whales remain private property
The government of France says it has yet to decide the fate of two captive killer whales that a U.S. group is hoping to bring to a proposed coastal refuge in Nova Scotia.
#Canada #WhaleSanctuaryProject 
https://globalnews.ca/news/11771693/whale-sanctuary-project-france/

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#captivewhales#privateproperty#usgroup#coastalrefuge#animalrights#environment

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N.S. Whale Sanctuary Project: France says captive whales remain private property
The government of France says it has yet to make a decision about the fate of two captive killer whales that an animal welfare group wants to bring to a proposed coastal refuge in Nova Scotia.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/whale-sanctuary-nova-scotia-france-decision-refuge-9.7159019?cmp=rss

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#captivewhales#privateproperty#animalwelfaregroup#coastalrefuge#governmentdecision#animalwelfare

@[email protected]

N.S. Whale Sanctuary Project: France says captive whales remain private property
The government of France says it has yet to decide the fate of two captive killer whales that a U.S. group is hoping to bring to a proposed coastal refuge in Nova Scotia.
#Canada #WhaleSanctuaryProject 
https://globalnews.ca/news/11771693/whale-sanctuary-project-france/

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#captivewhales#privateproperty#usgroup#coastalrefuge#novascotia#france