Mystic Aquarium research permit approved – News – The Bulletin – Norwich, CT – Norwich Bulletin

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FridaySep11,2020at12:00PM

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently announced the approval of Mystic Aquariums permit Application to Import 5 Beluga Whales for Scientific Research.

The permit enables Mystic Aquarium to safely transport five beluga whales born in human care from Marineland Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, for conservation research.

The research will include investigations into neuro-immunological response to environmental and anthropogenic stressors, hearing and physiological response to anthropogenic sound, morphometrics to inform photogrammetry studies, diving physiology and microbiome.

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