The belugas, which come from the Arctic, had a difficult time coping with the intense heat during their transportation. Although the NMMBA had taken every precaution, spending a sum of money said to be "worthy of a head of state" and preparing a new residence "worthy of an imperial household," nonetheless after arriving in Taiwan the three female whales-Eva, Ruby, and Angel-faced health problems.
由於適逢酷暑，來自俄羅斯的小白鯨在運送過程中備嚐辛苦，海生館雖已盡全力作最完善的準備，推出所謂的元首級款待、皇家級住所，抵達台灣後，還是有三隻小白鯨「伊娃」、「露比」、「天使」出現不適。