Captive Orcas and Belugas to be Released from Russian 'Whale Jail'
At a Glance The 10 orcas and 87 belugas have been in captivity since November.Video of the whales held in pens surrounded by ice sparked international outrage.It's not clear how soon the whales might be released, pending rehabilitation. The Russian government and two environmental groups have come to to eventually release 10 orca and 87 beluga whales that have been held for months in cramped pens surrounded by ice in Srednyaya Bay on Russia’s far east coast. The Whale Sanctuary...