Six beluga whales make successful journey by air from Canada to US

The dominant framing of this event as a 'rescue' or 'conservation action' obscures the true interests at play: the interests of wealthy institutions and governments that profit from the spectacle of a

This narrative conceals the power dynamics at work, where the US assistance is likely driven by strategic interests rather than genuine concern for the whales' welfare. The silence on funding sources and long-term care plans suggests a desire to avoid scrutiny of these interests.

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