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10/20/2026

SeaWorld San Diego Rest in peace, Cyprus.
At just nine years old, your life ended far too soon. From your time at Marineland Canada to your arrival at SeaWorld San Diego, you were cared for by people who knew you and worked with you.

Our sincere condolences go to the trainers and animal care staff who were part of your life. We hope the upcoming necropsy provides answers and a clearer understanding of what happened. You will not be forgotten.

Shedd Aquarium SeaWorld San Antonio Oceanogràfic València National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

10/20/2026

Understanding Necropsies: What the Examination Can Tell Us.

A necropsy is the veterinary examination of an animal after death, comparable to an autopsy in humans. The terminology differs, but the purpose is the same: to investigate the cause of death and identify significant medical findings.

The examination includes an assessment of the organs and tissues for evidence of disease, injury or other abnormalities. Tissue samples may then undergo histopathology, which examines tissues under a microscope. Further laboratory testing may be required to confirm diagnoses and clarify the significance of the findings.

These investigations can be complex. Chronic conditions, multiple disease processes and changes that occur near the time of death can make it difficult to establish a single cause. Preliminary findings may therefore differ from the conclusions reached once all testing is complete.

In Cyprus’s case, SeaWorld San Diego has stated that a full necropsy will be conducted. The results may help clarify the medical factors involved in his death.

Necropsy findings for some of the other animals have already been reported, while in other cases, we are still waiting for the full results. Each investigation contributes to our understanding of these animals’ health and medical histories.

A thorough investigation takes time, and conclusions should be based on the completed examination and supporting evidence.

😷🥼 We welcome input from veterinarians and other qualified professionals who would like to add to this discussion or provide further insight into the necropsy process.

Shedd Aquarium SeaWorld San Antonio Georgia Aquarium SeaWorld San Diego Oceanogràfic València

10/20/2026

For those who may not be familiar with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) it stands for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a U.S. government agency that plays an important role in marine mammal protection and conservation.

NOAA oversees marine mammal regulations under U.S. law and works with facilities and experts on matters involving animals such as belugas, dolphins and orcas.

SeaWorld has stated that Cyprus’s necropsy findings will be shared with NOAA. These findings may help provide a clearer understanding of his death and contribute to the ongoing assessment of the rescued belugas’ health.

NOTE:

There is also an important requirement in the official beluga transfer agreement.

Under Paragraph 7(b), page 4 of the agreement, the receiving facility must notify NOAA’s Office Director within 30 days if a beluga covered by the agreement dies. This is done by submitting a Marine Mammal Data Sheet for that animal. The agreement also states that necropsy, histopathology and other relevant reports must be made available to NOAA upon request.

This requirement ensures that NOAA is formally notified of a death and can obtain relevant medical findings. It provides a documented record and helps support oversight and the assessment of the health of these animals.

I will provide the transfer document in comments for anyone who wishes to read the original wording.

SeaWorld San Diego SeaWorld San Antonio Shedd Aquarium Oceanogràfic València Georgia Aquarium

10/20/2026

SeaWorld San Diego Official Facebook Statement — October 18, 2026

SeaWorld San Diego announced the unexpected passing of Cyprus, a nine-year-old male beluga rescued from Marineland Canada who arrived at SeaWorld on August 22.

SeaWorld’s statement:

“We are saddened to share that Cyprus, a nine-year-old male beluga rescued from a dire situation in Canada that came to SeaWorld San Diego on August 22, has passed away unexpectedly.

Cyprus stopped eating two days ago which prompted our veterinarians and animal care team to conduct a thorough medical exam. An ultrasound showed that his intestinal tract did not appear to be functioning normally and could indicate a serious life-threatening condition. Veterinarians worked throughout the night, providing immediate medical attention.

Cyprus had been doing well since his arrival. He was eating consistently, acclimating to his new environment and interacting with his trainers and animal care team, along with the two other rescued belugas.

Like many species, belugas can mask discomfort or underlying concerns that are not immediately visible. A full necropsy will be conducted, and the cause of the passing will be shared with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Like our colleagues at the other AZA-accredited facilities that rescued these belugas, we understood each animal would be navigating a significant transition and that their complete health picture, including conditions that may have developed over time, could only become clearer through ongoing assessment and care.

The other rescued belugas in our care continue to be in stable health and remain under close monitoring as they continue to adjust to their surroundings. As we have indicated, this process will take a considerable amount of time. Our commitment to the health, well-being and care of these belugas, like every animal we rescue, continues. 💙”

SeaWorld San Antonio Shedd Aquarium Georgia Aquarium Oceanogràfic València

10/14/2026

BREAKING News Oceanogràfic València preliminary necropsy results.

Oceanogràfic Valencia Releases First Necropsy Findings for Jelly Bean and Echo

Source: L’Oceanogràfic de València
Date published: October 13, 2026
Article: The Oceanogràfic reports the first results after the necropsies of Jelly Bean and Echo

The first findings from the post-mortem examinations of Jelly Bean, a beluga, and Echo, a dolphin, both rescued from Marineland Canada, have been released.

The findings identify abnormalities affecting multiple organs in Jelly Bean and inflammation in Echo’s brain tissue that is preliminarily consistent with toxoplasmosis. Further testing is ongoing.

JELLY BEAN — BELUGA

Findings reported by Oceanogràfic:

“Studies carried out after his death have identified the main alterations in the heart, thyroid and adrenal glands. The thyroid was much larger than the available comparative references, while the adrenal glands showed a significant reduction in size. These glands play an important role in regulating metabolism and other essential functions in the body.

The available results indicate that these alterations detected in Jelly Bean may have contributed to the progressive deterioration of its state of health until finally causing failure and cardiac arrest as the final cause of death.”

Oceanogràfic also reported that, during her final days, Jelly Bean experienced metabolic disturbances and problems regulating water and salt balance, requiring intensive treatment and continuous veterinary monitoring. Unusual behaviour, including drinking salt water, complicated her condition.

ECHO — DOLPHIN

Findings reported by Oceanogràfic:

“The first studies carried out after his death have identified an inflammatory process in the nervous brain tissue compatible, preliminarily, with toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by a parasite that is not directly transmissible between dolphins. Specialists continue to perform tests to accurately identify the responsible agent.”

Echo arrived in Valencia with serious vision problems and mobility limitations in one fin. During her final days, she experienced rapid deterioration, including neurological and respiratory problems that required continuous veterinary attention.

THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Oceanogràfic reports that the investigation involves its veterinary team, pathology specialists from CEU Cardenal Herrera University, Valencia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, and the VISAVET and SALUVET research groups at the Complutense University of Madrid.

The investigation combines necropsy findings, microscopic tissue analysis, specific laboratory tests and each animal’s clinical history.

These are preliminary findings. Further laboratory testing and tissue analyses are ongoing, and Oceanogràfic says it will share relevant conclusions as the studies are completed.

The facility also reports that the four remaining animals rescued from Canada in Valencia are progressing favourably and remain under close veterinary and caregiver monitoring.

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10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians 🇨🇦🍁

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving, with a little extra gratitude for the animals who have touched so many of our lives.

Animal Welfare First. Always.

📷 Mystic Aquarium

10/12/2026

Shedd Aquarium The Rescued Belugas: Updates on Loss, Health and On-Going Care
Source: Shedd Aquarium
Publication date: October 9, 2026

What Rain and Peekachu's Final Reports Tell Us

Rain and Peekachu's final reports both identified significant, longstanding inflammation in their digestive systems. For both whales, food intake was only part of the picture. Even when an animal eats, observation alone cannot show how effectively her body is digesting food or absorbing nutrients and water. Their examinations provide a fuller understanding of their individual illnesses.

Rain’s small intestine showed severe chronic enteritis, or longstanding inflammation, consistent with the loss of appetite observed during her care. Her liver showed changes and more recent areas of tissue death, called necrotizing hepatitis. The pattern suggested that inflammation had spread from her intestine into her liver, although no infectious organisms were identified in the examined liver tissue. Low white blood cell counts added to the picture of her immune system at work and illness. Her airways showed longstanding inflammation and evidence of a resolving fungal infection, while special stains focused on active cells showed no clear evidence of a current fungal infection in the lung tissue. All together, these conditions likely contributed to substantial inflammation throughout Rain’s body.

Peekachu’s longstanding intestinal disease may have contributed to reduced eating and declining health. Changes in several organs were consistent with decreased food intake, helping connect the underlying illness with her more recent decline. Her examination also identified age-related tissue changes, preexisting hypertension, or high blood pressure, and lung scarring consistent with an earlier injury or resolved pneumonia.

External pathology experts concluded that underlying diseases may have made both whales more susceptible to cardiovascular stress, which contributed to their deaths. Neither report establishes exactly what triggered these responses. Our veterinarians assess the findings alongside each whale’s medical history and the observations made during her care.

10/12/2026

Update: Shedd Aquarium Osiris — Preliminary Necropsy Findings

Source: John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois
Publication date: October 9, 2026
Article: The Rescued Belugas: Updates on Loss, Health and On-Going Care
Animal: Osiris, beluga whale rescued from Marineland of Canada

Preliminary findings

Shedd Aquarium reported that Osiris’s preliminary examination identified chronic liver disease.

According to Shedd, liver disease can impair the liver’s essential functions, including processing nutrients and removing waste from the blood.

Status of the report: Osiris’s full necropsy report was still underway as of October 9, 2026. Shedd stated that the final report would help clarify the extent of her illness and its possible role in her death.

Important distinction: The preliminary finding identifies chronic liver disease, but does not establish that it was the sole or direct cause of death.

The announcement did not specify when the disease began.
Osiris: 26-year-old female beluga rescued from Marineland Canada.
Date of death: September 21, 2026.
Finding disclosed: Chronic liver disease identified during the preliminary examination.
Status: Her full report remains unfinished. Shedd has not yet established the extent of the disease or its precise role in her death.

Official source: John G. Shedd Aquarium

10/10/2026

UPDATE : Shedd Aquarium Caspian — Preliminary Medical Findings and Death

Source: John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois
Publication date: October 9, 2026
Article: The Rescued Belugas: Updates on Loss, Health and On-Going Care
Animal: Caspian, 27-year-old female beluga whale rescued from Marineland of Canada
Date of death: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Findings reported by Shedd Aquarium

- Reduced food intake: For several weeks, Caspian had been eating less than her full diet. Shedd identified this as a serious concern because belugas obtain hydration as well as nutrition from their food.
- Blood abnormalities: During lifesaving efforts, blood samples revealed abnormalities in her electrolyte levels and blood pH.
- Dangerously acidic blood: Her blood pH indicated a severe disturbance in acid-base balance, which can interfere with the heart’s ability to function effectively.
- Intensive treatment: As her condition deteriorated, Shedd’s veterinary and animal care teams provided hydration, medication and life support for nearly four hours. She died despite these efforts.
- Cause of death: Shedd stated that the blood abnormalities helped veterinarians understand how critically ill Caspian was but did not, by themselves, establish what caused her death.

Necropsy status

As of the October 9, 2026 announcement, Caspian’s necropsy was pending. Shedd stated that veterinarians and external pathology experts would examine her organs and tissues, including microscopic changes, to investigate underlying disease and help determine what led to her death.

Important: The October 9 announcement did not provide a confirmed cause of death for Caspian. Her blood abnormalities were documented clinical findings, not a final diagnosis of the underlying cause.

09/30/2026

NEW ORCA 🫍 🫍 UPDATE — WIKIE & KEIJO
September 29/2026
There are now two new French government responses concerning the future of Wikie and Keijo at Marineland Antibes.

Both responses were published in the Journal officiel on September 29, 2026.

Question No. 16594 — “Transfert des orques de Marineland vers l'Espagne”
Asked by Olivier Serva, MP for Guadeloupe.
Question published July 7, 2026 — Government response published September 29, 2026.

The government states that:

• The transfer remains subject to CITES and animal-welfare requirements.

• The international call for proposals for a marine-sanctuary solution did not produce a project that the government considered capable of providing a credible solution within a reasonable timeframe, taking into account financial viability, site selection and acclimatization of the animals.

• The government states that Loro Parque currently appears to offer the best prospects in terms of feasibility and timing, particularly because of the current condition of the pools where Wikie and Keijo are living.

• The government also addresses the December 31, 2024 Conseil d'État decision and explains its position on how EU CITES rules apply to transfers to zoological establishments.

Question No. 13240 — “Avenir des cétacés du Marineland d'Antibes”
Asked by Clémence Guetté, MP for Val-de-Marne.
Question published March 3, 2026 — Government response published September 29, 2026.

The government again states that Loro Parque is currently the solution offering the best prospects in terms of feasibility and timing for Wikie and Keijo.

It also confirms that:

• The proposed Beauval dolphin research centre was abandoned on August 25, 2026.

• Until the animals are transferred, Marineland remains responsible for their living conditions and health.

• State services remain in contact with Marineland while solutions are being identified for the animals.

So, as of the government's latest published responses, Wikie and Keijo are still being considered for transfer to Loro Parque, and the French government has not announced a different destination in these responses.

One important detail: Question 16594 itself states that the minister announced in June that the necessary authorizations had been signed. That statement is part of the MP's question, not a separate statement made in the government's September 29 answer, so we're keeping those two things separate.

These are the government's latest published statements. They don't answer every question surrounding the Spanish CITES assessment or the CSIC/MNCN report, but they do clarify where the French government currently stands.

We will continue following the actual documents, government records and expert information as this develops.

❓ Q&A in comments, from France Department: Ecological transition

Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico Ministère Écologie Territoires Loro Parque Oceanogràfic València European Parliament

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