Explaining The Ocean on Instagram: "A beluga whale is a small, white whale that lives in cold Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. They are easy to recognize because of their pure white color and their rounded forehead, called a “melon,” which helps them make a wide range of sounds. In fact, belugas are sometimes nicknamed the “canaries of the sea” because they are so vocal. Belugas don’t have a dorsal fin like many other whales, which helps them swim under ice. They eat fish, squid, and crustaceans, a

FactStorm on Instagram: "Beluga whales are unique among marine mammals because they do not have vocal cords. Instead of producing sounds through vocal cords like humans do, belugas create their wide range of vocalizations by manipulating air through specialized structures in their nasal passages, located near their blowhole. These sounds include clicks, whistles, chirps, and other tones that have earned them the nickname “canaries of the sea.” The ability to produce and modify sounds in this way

Former Marineland trainer says belugas should be moved immediately