One of the orcas from the Russian “Whale Jail” on their way back to the open ocean, rather than toward a life of entertaining humans from inside the walls of a concrete tank. Can you imagine what this orca felt when she swam freely in the open ocean once again? In the biggest rescue and release of captive whales in history, 10 orca and 87 beluga whales illegally captured and confined in cramped sea pens, were returned to their natural habitat and given their lives back. Your contributions to our Whale Aid Russia work helped make this possible. Every donation helps makes a difference. Thank you for your support! Video credit: VNIRO