<div><strong>Hvaldimir needs protection and advocacy until relocated to a wild beluga population.</strong>
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<div>WHO IS HVALDIMIR?
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<div>Hvaldimir is a young male beluga whale, likely trained by a Russian research facility, discovered in a Norwegian fjord in April 2019 wearing a harness. He has stayed in Norway's fjords since being freed, earning the nickname ‘Russian Spy Whale’ and attracting public interest.
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<div>WHY DOES HE NEED HELP?
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<div>Hvaldimir’s current situation is unsustainable. Although free, he is not a wild whale and stays near salmon farms and seaports, seeking human interaction. He is habituated to humans, lacks a beluga pod, and faces daily dangers in busy harbors and near fishing operations. This situation puts both Hvaldimir and people interacting with him at risk.
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<div>DAILY RISKS:
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<div>Unregulated Tourism &amp; Boat Propellers: Hundreds of tourists interact with him daily, posing risks from boats and propellers.
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<div>Commercial Fishing: Large, unattended nets pose a drowning hazard.
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<div>Salmon Farms: Hvaldimir’s presence disrupts operations, making him unwelcome.
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<div>A VOICE FOR HVALDIMIR
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<div>OneWhale.org, a 501c3 nonprofit, is dedicated to Hvaldimir’s protection and finding a long-term solution. Experts believe he can integrate into a wild whale population and unlearn human-conditioned behaviors. 
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<div><strong>OneWhale has secured a permit for his relocation and continues to advocate for his safety</strong>.
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<div>HOW CAN WE HELP HVALDIMIR?
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<div>Without intervention, Hvaldimir’s life is at risk. Daily protection and education efforts come at a cost, and your donations will support on-site expenses for Hvaldimir's care and his relocation.
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<div>WHEN WILL HE BE MOVED?
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<div>The Norwegian Government has granted OneWhale a permit to relocate Hvaldimir from Stavanger to Kirkenes, a natural Arctic habitat visited by hundreds of belugas each year. The move is planned for Fall 2024, so we need to act quickly to raise an additional $100,000 to cover the costs.
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<div>SUPPORT HVALDIMIR
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<div>Your donation will help cover necessary expenses for Hvaldimir’s safety and relocation. Please share, join our newsletter, and donate to support Hvaldimir and the OneWhale.org team.
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<div>Thank you from Hvaldimir and the OneWhale.org Team.
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