This episode has two parts, first an introduction of the complex situation at Marineland Antibes that have led to 18 months of limbos for 2 orcas and 12 dolphins since the park closure in January 2025. The second part is the interview of Martin Boye, at the time director of the EAAM, recorded in June 2025. 

timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Marineland series 

01:10 Background: the story of Marineland Antibes 

10:45 Interview with Martin Boye 

12:00 The EAAM and the industry's perspective 

15:15 Inside the park: the current situation 

17:30 Sea sanctuaries: the project and the hypothetical translocation 

20:30 The beluga case study: Little White and Little Grey 

24:15 Immune system challenges in sanctuary transitions 

25:05 Life expectancy in captivity 

30:00 Autopsy reports and chronic dental disease 

33:30 The failed transfer to Spain in 2025 39:06 Exit

More information and sources below:

- story of Wikie and Keijo

- sea sanctuaries for orcas

- welfare of captive orcas

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