The Marineland water park in Antibes will permanently close on January 5, leaving the fate of two captive orcas, Wikie and her son Keijo, uncertain. Agnès Pannier-Runacher, the Minister of Ecological Transition, suggested potential relocation to compliant facilities, but animal rights advocate Muriel Arnal argued this could lead to further captivity and distress. Following recent deaths of orcas at the park, Arnal calls for political action in exploring sanctuary options instead.