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The orcas remain confined at Antibes Marineland, a marine park located near Cannes, France, which permanently closed its doors in January 2025, according to The New York Post .
French authorities continue to search for a suitable relocation site in Europe for the orcas. However, their efforts have yet to bear fruit. Meanwhile, a proposed transfer to a marine zoo in Japan has been rejected.
Footage from animal activists shows Orcas Wikie, 23, and his 11-year-old son Keijo swimming around the abandoned park.
Shatner joined Earthday.org and recorded a video message for President Macron, urging action to protect the planet.
“We know you care, President Macron, about the situation of Wikie and Keijo. We are asking you to act now,” says the 94-year-old Star Trek Legend.
“Move them to a safe and healthy location. There’s not much time to save them, and while no solution is perfect, the alternative could mean death,” Shatner continues.
“These beautiful animals may not survive much longer,” he added.
The orcas were due to be moved in December 2026 due to a nationwide ban, but legal and logistical issues have caused delays.
How William Shatner Got Involved in the Orca Plight
Shatner said the mission reminded him of his iconic role in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home . In the 1986 film, he traveled back in time to save whales—now, he’s defending them in real life.
Kathleen Rogers, president of Earthday.org, explained that the organization sought the actor’s support because the film inspired them.
“We were all on a call discussing if anyone had any idea how much it would cost to move the two orcas,” Rogers explained, per The Post .
“I said, ‘The only thing I know about moving orcas is from Star Trek IV when William Shatner went into the future to save the planet by bringing back two whales from the past.
“Suddenly, of course, we immediately moved to ‘How did we get William Shatner?’
“In a very short time, William Shatner was immediately involved,” he added.
Meanwhile, Rogers urged President Macron to take a leadership role in resolving the issue.
“He can immediately assemble the right people and solve the problem,” she insisted.
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