France considers closing Marineland Antibes over animal welfare concerns

Marineland Antibes, closed since January 2025 following animal protection legislation, should transfer its orcas and dolphins to appropriate facilities.

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This decision reflects strengthened national policy on animal welfare for captive cetaceans.

The animals will be reassigned to facilities compliant with new protection standards.

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