Karisa Tang

Karisa Tang is the chief veterinarian and vice president of animal health at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. She has been involved in significant rescue operations for marine animals, including the recent transfer of beluga whales from Marineland, Canada. Tang expressed awareness of the substantial risks associated with such rescues, particularly regarding the health of the animals, many of which had pre-existing medical conditions due to years of neglect. Despite the challenges, she has been an advocate for giving these animals a chance at recovery in better facilities.