The Beluga Whales
Our Sanctuary’s first residents, Little White and Little Grey, traveled 6,000 miles from their previous home in a Shanghai water park via air, land and sea to the Sanctuary, located in a large, natural bay on Vestmannaeyjar, an island just off the south coast of Iceland.
Little Grey
Date of birth: Est 2007
Origin: Russia
Sex: Female
Weight: Est 1,100 kg
Length: 3.95 Meters
Diet: Herring & Capelin (up to 25 kg/day)
Description: Little Grey is extremely curious and vocal. She was the first to swim out to explore the larger area in the sea sanctuary and is often a bit mischievous. Little Grey makes a wide range of vocalizations to the beluga care team when she wants attention or to express herself. She is very interested in anything new and often chooses to be the center of attention.
Little White
Date of birth: Est 2007
Origin: Russia
Sex: Female
Weight: Est 1,200 kg
Length: 3.97 Meters
Diet: Herring & Capelin (up to 25 kg/ day)
Description: Little White has a cautious and reserved demeanor until she gets to know her surroundings or the people nearby. She tends to follow Little Grey's lead, and forms a close bond with select members of her care team. Little White is also incredibly patient and likes to take her time exploring her surroundings.