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Whale sanctuary project secures 20-year Nova Scotia lease despite ongoing opposition

Global News · August 21, 2026 at 8:46 p.m.

Whale sanctuary project secures 20-year Nova Scotia lease despite ongoing opposition

An Arizona-based organization that plans to create a seaside refuge for whales retired from marine parks has signed a 20-year lease for Crown land and coastal waters on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, marking a major milestone for a project that has also faced criticism from some residents and animal-rights advocates.

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Whale sanctuary project secures 20-year Nova Scotia lease despite ongoing opposition

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