recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
L94 Calypso

L94 "Calypso" spyhopping. Photo provided by OceanEcoVentures.

### Nieces & Nephews

*L95 “Nigel”*, *J34 “Doublestuf”*, J35 "Tahlequah", J36 “Alki”, K33 ”Tika”, J37 “Hy’Shqa”, K34 “Cali”, *L100 “Indigo”*, *L101 “Aurora”*, K35 “Sonata”, K36 “Yoda”, J40 “Suttles”, L106 “Pooka”, K42 “Kelp”, J44 "Moby", J45 “Se-Yi’-Chn”, *L112 “Sooke"*, J47 "Notch", ***L114 "Capella"***, L116 “Finn”, L117 “Keta”, **L119 "Joy"**, J49 "Tilem l’nges", *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013)*, *J50 "Scarlet"*, *J52 "Sonic"*, J53 "Kiki", *J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)*, **L124 "Whistle"**, J57 "Phoenix", J59 "Sxwyeqólh", **L126 "Ken"**

L94 "Calypso" (*pronounced kuh-LIP-sow*) is a 28-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Calypso was born in 1995 to L11 "Squirty." She was her mother's fifth and final known calf. Squirty died in 2000. Calypso was named after the research vessel of Jacques Cousteau, The Calypso.

## Calves

Calypso gave birth to her first calf, L113 "Cousteau," in October of 2009. Her second calf, L121 "Windsong," was born during February of 2015. She had a third calf, L127 "Scuba," prior to May of 2023.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L94 Calypso
* **Videos** of L94 Calypso

## References

1. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'L-94 Calypso'
3. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
4. ↑ 'Not ONE but TWO New Babies in L Pod!'
NKW-1001

NKW-1001. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-1001 is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 2015 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L113 Cousteau

L113 "Costeau" in 2017. Photo provided by Melisa Pinnow.

### Aunts & Uncles

***L10 "Okum"***, ***L42 "Mozart"***, ***L41 "Mega"***, ***L64 "Radar"***, **L77 "Matia"**

### Cousins

*L95 “Nigel”*, *J34 “Doublestuf”*, J35 "Tahlequah", J36 “Alki”, K33 ”Tika”, J37 “Hy’Shqa”, K34 “Cali”, *L100 “Indigo”*, *L101 “Aurora”*, K35 “Sonata”, K36 “Yoda”, J40 “Suttles”, L106 “Pooka”, K42 “Kelp”, J44 "Moby", J45 “Se-Yi’-Chn”, *L112 “Sooke"*, J47 "Notch", ***L114 "Capella"***, L116 “Finn”, L117 “Keta”, **L119 "Joy"**, J49 "Tilem l’nges", *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013)*, *J50 "Scarlet"*, *J52 "Sonic"*, J53 "Kiki", *J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)*, **L124 "Whistle"**, J57 "Phoenix", J59 "Sxwyeqólh", **L126 "Ken"**

L113 "Cousteau" (*pronounced koo-STOH*) is a 14-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Cousteau was first seen on October 10th, 2009 with her mother L94 "Calypso." She was her mother's first calf. She was named after researcher Jacques Cousteau.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L113 Cousteau
* **Videos** of L113 Cousteau

## References

1. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
2. ↑ 'L-113 Cousteau'
L27 Ophelia

L27 "Ophelia." Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

### Nieces & Nephews

**L82 "Kasatka"**, ***L96 "Bernardo"***, **L103 "Lapis"**, **L106 "Pooka"**, **L109 "Takoda"**, ***L112 "Sooke"***, **L116 "Finn"**, **L118 "Jade"**, ***L120 "Altair"***, **L123 "Lazuli"**, **L125 "Element"**

L27 "Ophelia" (*pronounced ow-FEE-lyuh*) was an approximately 50-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Ophelia was estimated to have been born in 1965 to L4 "Sonar." Sonar died in 1996.

## Calves

Ophelia's first calf, L62 "Cetus," was born in 1980 and died in 2000. Her second calf, L68 "Elwha," was born in 1985 and died in 1995. Ophelia's third calf, L80 "Odessa," was born in 1990 and died in 1993. Her final calf, L93 "Nerka," was born in 1995 and died in 1998.

### Dyes Inlet

Ophelia, her calves Cetus and Nerka, her sister L55 "Nugget," and Nugget's calves L82 "Kasatka" and L96 "Bernardo" were part of a group of L pod whales that ventured into Dyes Inlet during October of 1997. The whales, believed to be frightened by a bridge passing over their exit, remained in the inlet for a month. Though all the whales eventually left the inlet, it took a toll on their health and several of them died shortly after their ordeal. Bernardo and Nerka were some of the whales who died shortly after leaving the inlet.

## Death

Ophelia disappeared during the summer of 2015.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'Whales Descended on Dyes Inlet 10 Years Ago'
3. ↑ 'Sorting Out the Dyes Inlet Visitors'
4. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
NKW-0646

NKW-0646. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0646 is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 1996 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
K29 Sigurd

### Nieces & Nephews

***K23 "Alnair"***, ***K24 "Delphinus"***, **K26 "Lobo"**, ***K32 "Zube"***, **K35 "Sonata"**, **K36 "Yoda"**, **K42 "Kelp"**, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*

K29 "Sigurd" (*pronounced SIG-uhd*) was a 2-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Sigurd was born in 1996 to K3 "Sounder" in 1996. He was her third known calf.

## Death

The same year his mother died, Sigurd died in 1998.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
L21 Ankh

L21 "Ankh." Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research

### Grand-Children

**L83 "Moonlight"**, **L91 "Muncher"**, ***L99 "Gamma"***, ***L102 "Kappa"***, ***L107 "Lamda"***, ***L111 "Testudo"***, **L115 "Mystic"**]]

### Great Grand-Children

**L110 "Midnight"**, **L122 "Magic"**

L21 "Ankh" (*pronounced AANGK*) was an approximately 58-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Ankh was estimated to have been born in 1950. Her mother is unknown.

## Calves

Ankh's first calf, L47 "Marina," was born in 1974. Her second calf, L48 "Flash," was born in 1977. They disappeared in 1983.

### Dyes Inlet

Ankh, her daughter Marina, and Marina's two calves, L83 "Moonlight" and L91 "Muncher," were part of a group of L pod whales that ventured into Dyes Inlet during October of 1997. The whales, believed to be frightened by a bridge passing over their exit, remained in the inlet for a month. Though all the whales eventually left the inlet, it took a toll on their health and several of them died shortly after their ordeal.

## Death

Ankh went missing during the summer of 2008.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L21 Ankh

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'Whales Descended on Dyes Inlet 10 Years Ago'
3. ↑ 'Sorting Out the Dyes Inlet Visitors'
4. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
Lynn

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Lynn. Photo provided by the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium.

Lynn *(pronounced LIN)*, or リン, is an 11-year-old female Icelandic killer whale who lives at the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium. She was born there head-first at 10:24 AM JST on November 13th, 2012. Her mother is Stella and her father is Bingo.

## Birth and Early Life

At the time of Lynn's birth, Port of Nagoya housed 3 other killer whales. Her mother, Stella, her father, Bingo, and her full-sister, Ran II. Stella was an experienced mother, having four other daughters before Lynn.

## Live at Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

In 2014, Bingo fell ill and passed away. In late December the next year, Ran was transferred to Kamogawa Sea World where she rejoined her three sisters and met her niece. Earth, Lynn's nephew, was transferred into the park at the same time.
L124 Whistle

L124 "Whistle" in 2020. Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

### Aunts & Uncles

***L10 "Okum"***, ***L42 "Mozart"***, ***L41 "Mega"***, ***L64 "Radar"***, **L94 "Calypso"**

### Cousins

*L95 “Nigel”*, *J34 “Doublestuf”*, J35 "Tahlequah", J36 “Alki”, K33 ”Tika”, J37 “Hy’Shqa”, K34 “Cali”, *L100 “Indigo”*, *L101 “Aurora”*, K35 “Sonata”, K36 “Yoda”, J40 “Suttles”, L106 “Pooka”, K42 “Kelp”, J44 "Moby", J45 “Se-Yi’-Chn”, *L112 “Sooke"*, **L113 "Cousteau"**, J47 "Notch", L116 “Finn”, L117 “Keta”, J49 "Tilem l’nges", *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013)*, *J50 "Scarlet"*, **L121 "Windsong"**, *J52 "Sonic"*, J53 "Kiki", *J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)*, J57 "Phoenix", J59 "Sxwyeqólh", **L127 "Scuba"**

L124 "Whistle" (*pronounced WI-sl*) is a 4-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Whistle was first seen on January 10th, 2019 while a station aired live footage of the Southern Residents with her mother L77 "Matia." Her presence was confirmed by the Center for Whale Research the next day. She is her mother's third calf.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L124 Whistle
* **Videos** of L124 Whistle
NKW-0001 Arrow

NKW-0001 "Arrow." Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0001 "Arrow" (*pronounced ARR-oh*) is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 2010 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
NKW-0410

NKW-0410. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0410 is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 2006 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
NKW-0567

NKW-0567. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0567 is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 1989 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L54 Ino

L54 "Ino." Photo provided by unknown.

L54 "Ino" (*pronounced EE-no*) is a 46-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Ino was born in 1977 to L35 "Victoria." She was her mother's first known calf. Victoria was last seen in 1996.

## Calves

Ino gave birth to her first calf, L100 "Indigo," in 2001. He was first seen in November of that year and went missing during the summer of 2014. Ino's next calf, L108 "Coho," was born in 2005. They were first seen in April of that year. Her third calf, L117 "Keta," was born in December of 2010. They were first seen with L5 "Tanya," so there was initial confusion over who the calf's real mother was.

Though he is not related to her, orphaned male L88 "Wavewalker" usually travels with Ino and her family. Before he passed away in 2019, another orphaned male, L84 "Nyssa," often traveled with her as well.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L54 Ino
* **Videos** of L54 Ino

1. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 'Orca Network Babies'
3. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
4. ↑ 'L-54 Ino'
NKW-0142

NKW-0142. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0142 is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 2016 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L66 Mata Hari

## Mata Hari

L66 Mata Hari's skeletal remains at the Royal B.C. Museum. Photo provided by Brendon Bissonette

## Family

### Grand-Children

***J1 "Ruffles"***, ***L36 "Al-Te"***, ***L57 "Faith"***

### Great Grand-Children

*J14 "Samish"*, K14 "Lea", J22 "Oreo", J27 "Blackberry", *J28 "Polaris"*, K27 "Deadhead", *J32 "Rhapsody"*, *J33 "Keet"*, J39 "Mako", L103 "Lapis", K37 "Rainshadow", L105 "Fluke", K38 "Comet", J41 "Eclipse", L108 "Coho", L109 "Takoda", J46 "Star", K43 "Saturna"

### Great Great Grand-Children

*J23 "Capricorn"*, *K23 "Alnair"*, *K24 "Delphinus"*, K26 "Lobo", *J30 "Riptide"*, *J34 "Doublestuf"*, J37 "Hy'Shqa", J38 "Cookie", K36 "Yoda", J40 "Suttles", *J43 "Bellatrix"*, K42 "Kelp", J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn", J46 "Star", *K44 "Ripple"*, *J28 Polaris' Calf (2013)*, J51 "Nova", L123 "Lazuli", *J54 "Dipper"*, J58 "Crescent"

L66 "Mata Hari" (*pronounced MAA-tuh HAA-ree*) was an approximately 62-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Mata Hari was estimated to have been born in 1924. Her mother is unknown.

## Calves

Mata Hari was believed to be the mother of L45 "Asterix," a female estimated to have been born in 1938. The two whales were said to be incredibly similar-looking, to the point where it was difficult to tell them apart and it was initially unclear that they were two different whales. Mata Hari was also believed to be the mother of L8 "Moclips," a male estimated to have been born in 1958. Moclips died during the summer of 1977.

## Death

Mata Hari was found dead on August 17th, 1986 in Port Renfrew, Vancouver Island. Her skeleton is housed at the Royal British Columbia Museum.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'A Guide to Marine Mammals of Greater Puget Sound'
3. ↑ 'Exhibition in the Picture: The Whale Museum'
4. ↑ 'Resident Orca Strandings'
L51 Nootka

***This article contains imagery of a deceased animal. Viewer discretion is advised.***

## Nootka

* Warning
* \*Graphic Content\*

### Image Credit

Race Rocks Ecological Reserve.
(L51's carcass, Sep. 1999.)

### Cause of Death

Infection
(Prolapsed Uterus)

## Family

### Half-Siblings

***L33 "Chinook"***, ***L59 "Fred"***, ***L74 "Saanich"***

### Cousins

***L58 "Sparky"***, ***L73 "Flash"***

L51 "Nootka" (*pronounced noot-KAH*) was an approximately 26-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Nootka was estimated to have been born in 1973 to L3 "Oriana." She was believed to be her mother's second calf.

## Calves

Nootka gave birth to her first calf, L84 "Nyssa," in 1990. Her second calf, L97 "Tweak," was born in the spring of 1999.

## Death

In late September of 1999, Nootka's body washed ashore on a beach Whirl Bay, located at the southern end of Vancouver Island. It was determined that she had likely died from an infection related to a prolapsed uterus. On September 25th, her bones were retrieved. They were eventually mounted in the biology lab at the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve.

Nootka's death orphaned her young calf Tweak. Their brother and uncle attempted to feed them, but they passed away the following month.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 'Presumed Dead: No Sign of Orca Orphan'
3. ↑ 'Orcinus orca: Killer Whale - the Race Rocks Taxonomy'
L99 Gamma

L99 "Gamma." Photo provided by Cindy Hansen.

### Half-Siblings

**L83 "Moonlight"**, **L91 "Muncher"**, ***L102 "Kappa"***, ***L107 "Lamda"***, ***L111 "Testudo"***, **L115 "Mystic"**

### Nieces & Nephews

**L110 "Midnight"**, **L122 "Magic"**

L99 "Gamma" (*pronounced GA-muh*) was a young Southern resident killer whale calf.

## Early Life

Gamma was born in 2000 to L47 "Marina." They were their mother's third calf.

## Death

Gamma went missing the year after their birth.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
L8 Moclips

## Moclips

L8 "Moclips" near Dungeness Spit on Apr. 8, 1976. Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

## Family

### Nieces & Nephews

***J1 "Ruffles"***, *J14 "Samish"*, ***L36 "Al-Te"***, ***L57 "Faith"***, K14 "Lea", J22 "Oreo", *J23 "Capricorn"*, *K23 "Alnair"*, *K24 "Delphinus"*, J27 "Blackberry", *J28 "Polaris"*, K26 "Lobo", K27 "Deadhead", *J30 "Riptide"*, *J32 "Rhapsody"*, *J33 "Keet"*, *J34 "Doublestuf"*, J37 "Hy'Shqa", J38 "Cookie", J39 "Mako", L103 "Lapis", K36 "Yoda", K37 "Rainshadow", L105 "Fluke", J40 "Suttles", K38 "Comet", J41 "Eclipse", L108 "Coho", L109 "Takoda", *J43 "Bellatrix"*, K42 "Kelp", J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn", J46 "Star", K43 "Saturna", *K44 "Ripple"*, J49 "T'ilem I'nges", *J28 Polaris' Calf (2013)*, J51 "Nova", L123 "Lazuli", *J54 "Dipper"*, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, J58 "Crescent", J59

L8 "Moclips" (*pronounced MOH-klips*) was an approximately 18-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Moclips was estimated to have been born in 1958 to L66 "Mata Hari." He was named after the Moclips Cetological Society, the organization that would go on to form The Whale Museum.

## Death

Moclips was last seen alive on July 23rd, 1977. On August 5th, about two weeks later, a dead killer whale washed up on a beach near Victoria on Vancouver Island. The whale was identified as Moclips. Staff from the British Columbia Provincial Museum were informed, and they collected the carcass' head. When they returned to collect the rest of the body, it had been washed out to sea.

Several weeks later, in September of that year, a headless killer whale carcass washed up on the south end of San Juan Island. The whale was again identified as Moclips. The carcass was collected and studied, with its teeth being removed to determine the whale's age. Using growth rings on his teeth, Moclips was estimated to be 18 years old. The rest of his skeleton was cleaned and assembled at The Whale Museum. It is still on display at the museum today.

## References

1. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'Moclips Poster (L-8) #3'
3. ↑ 'Exhibition in the Picture: The Whale Museum'
L11 Squirty

L11 "Squirty." Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

### Calves

***L42 "Mozart"***, ***L41 "Mega"***, ***L64 "Radar"***, **L77 "Matia"**, **L94 "Calypso"**

### Grand-Children

*L95 "Nigel"*, *J34 “Doublestuf”*, J35 "Tahlequah", J36 “Alki”, K33 ”Tika”, J37 “Hy’Shqa”, K34 “Cali”, *L100 “Indigo”*, *L101 “Aurora”*, K35 “Sonata”, K36 “Yoda”, J40 “Suttles”, L106 “Pooka”, K42 “Kelp”, J44 "Moby", J45 “Se-Yi’-Chn”, *L112 “Sooke"*, **L113 "Cousteau"**, ***L114 "Capella"***, L116 “Finn”, L117 “Keta”, **L119 "Joy"**, *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013)*, *J50 "Scarlet"*, **L121 "Windsong"**, J53 "Kiki", **L124 "Whistle"**, **L127 "Scuba"**

### Great Grand-Children

J47 "Notch", J49 "Tilem l’nges", *J52 "Sonic"*, *J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)*, J57 "Phoenix", J59 "Sxwyeqólh", **L126 "Ken"**

L11 "Squirty" (*pronounced SKWUR-tee*) was an approximately 43-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Squirty was estimated to have been born in 1957 to L12 "Alexis."

## Calves

Squirty was believed to be the mother of L42 "Mozart," a male estimated to have been born in 1973. He was last seen in late September of 1994. Her first known calf, L41 "Mega," was born in 1977. Squirty's next calf, L64 "Radar," was born in 1985. Radar was last seen later that year. Squirty's third known calf, L77 "Matia," was born in 1987 and her final known calf, L94 "Calypso," was born in 1995.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L11 Squirty

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'Size and Body Condition of Southern Resident Killer Whales'
3. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
L103 Lapis

L103 "Lapis." Photo provided by Monika Wieland Shields.

### Half-Siblings

*J14 "Samish"*, K14 "Lea", J22 "Oreo", **L82 "Kasatka"**, J27 "Blackberry", *J28 "Polaris"*, K27 "Deadhead", *J32 "Rhapsody"*, *J33 "Keet"*, ***L96 "Bernardo"***, J39 "Mako", K37 "Rainshadow", J41 "Eclipse", L108 "Coho", J46 "Star", K43 "Saturna", **L118 "Jade"**

### Aunts & Uncles

*L8 "Moclips"*, ***L27 "Ophelia"***, ***L61 "Astral"***, *L36 "Al-Te"*, *L57 "Faith"*, **L86 "Surprise"**

### Nieces & Nephews

*J23 "Capricorn"*, *K23 "Alnair"*, *K24 "Delphinus"*, K26 "Lobo", *J30 "Riptide"*, *J34 "Doublestuf"*, J37 "Hy'Shqa", J38 "Cookie", K36 "Yoda", J40 "Suttles", *J43 "Bellatrix"*, K42 "Kelp", J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn", J46 "Star", **L116 "Finn"**, *K44 "Ripple"*, J49 "T'ilem I'nges", *J28 Polaris' Calf (2013)*, J51 "Nova", *J54 "Dipper"*, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, J58 "Crescent", J59

### Cousins

***L62 "Cetus"***, ***L68 "Elwha"***, ***L80 "Odessa"***, ***L93 "Nerka"***, L105 "Fluke", K38 "Comet", **L106 "Pooka"**, ***L112 "Sooke"***, ***L120 "Altair"***, **L125 "Element"**

L103 "Lapis" (*pronounced LA-puhs*) is a 20-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Lapis was first seen on June 4th, 2003 with her mother L55 "Nugget." She was her mother's third calf.  Genetic testing revealed that her father is J1 "Ruffles."

## Calves

Lapis' first calf, L123 "Lazuli," was born in November 2015.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L103 Lapis
* **Videos** of L103 Lapis

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Orca Network Babies'
2. ↑ 'Who's Whose Father?'
Kim

Kim. Photo provided by Valentin666.

Kim (*pronounced keem*) was an approximately 10-year-old male Icelandic killer whale who lived at Marineland Antibes. He was captured on October 10th, 1976 by the capture vessel Guðrún off the south coast of Iceland at approximately 5 years old. Kim was the first killer whale to ever be captured successfully in Iceland, and marked the start to an era of killer whale captures in the Atlantic ocean. Kim passed away due to a lung abscess on July 24th, 1982 at Marineland Antibes.

## Death

Kim had been suffering from chronic lung problems for years, and died on July 24th, 1982. The cause of death was a lung abscess.

## Behavioral Incidents

* Sometime after Kim's arrival to Marineland in the late 1970s, Kim supposedly pulled a trainer underwater and held him at the bottom of the pool, where he subsequently released the trainer and allowed him to exit safely. No other information is available.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of Kim
* **Videos** of Kim

## Transfer History

Kim's Transfer History
 Hafnarfjörður Aquarium, Iceland
NKW-0509

NKW-0509. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0509 is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 2015 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L53 Lulu

L53 "Lulu." Photo provided by Monika Wieland Shields.

### Cousins

**L72 "Racer"**, ***L95 "Nigel"***, ***L104 "Domino"***, **L105 "Fluke"**, ***L72 Racer's Calf (2010)***

L53 "Lulu" (*pronounced LOO-loo*) was a 37-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Lulu was born in 1977 to L7 "Canuck." She was her mother's first calf. Canuck went missing during September of 2010. Lulu was named in 1983 as part of a contest to name all of the L pod whales. The contest was part of a campaign to stop a Canadian permit that would have allowed for the capture of killer whales.

### Dyes Inlet

Lulu, her mother Canuck, and adult male L57 "Faith," who often traveled with them, were part of a group of L pod whales that ventured into Dyes Inlet during October of 1997. The whales, believed to be frightened by a bridge passing over their exit, remained in the inlet for a month. Though all the whales eventually left the inlet, it took a toll on their health and several of them died shortly after their ordeal.

## Death

Lulu went missing during the summer of 2014.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L53 Lulu
* **Videos** of L53 Lulu

1. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
3. ↑ 'Lulu (L-53) Storykeeper'
4. ↑ 'Whales Descended on Dyes Inlet 10 Years Ago'
5. ↑ 'Sorting Out the Dyes Inlet Visitors'
J6 Ralph

J6 Ralph in 1976. Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

J6 "Ralph" (*pronounced RALF*) was an approximately 42-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Ralph was estimated to have been born in 1956. His mother is unknown.  He associated often with a female whale named J8 "Speiden," which led researchers to believe that the two were related, possibly brother and sister. The two were originally believed to be related to J4 "Mama" and her family, but this was later determined not to be the case.

Ralph was named after Secretary of State of Washington Ralph Munro, who was largely responsible for stopping killer whale captures in the state of Washington. When the Center for Whale Research's orca adoption program was launched, Ralph was the first whale that could be adopted. The first adoption certificate was given to Munro.

## Death

Ralph was last seen in 1998. In August of 1999, a ceremony was held by Ralph Munro to honor him.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J6 Ralph
* **Videos** of J6 Ralph

1. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ Center for Whale Research J Pod Matrilines
3. ↑ 'Ralph (J6) Storykeeper'
4. ↑ 'Lolita Update Ceremony and Tradition'
L6 Podner

L6 "Podner" on Aug. 25, 1982. Photo provided by Whalewatcher 17 (Spring 1983).

### Nieces & Nephews

***L39 "Orcan"***, ***L67 "Splash"***, ***L78 "Gaia"***, **L88 "Wavewalker"**, ***L98 "Luna"***, ***L101 "Aurora"***, *K44 "Ripple"*, L119 "Joy", L126 "Ken"

L6 "Podner" (*pronounced POD-ner*) was an approximately 21-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Podner was estimated to have been born in 1962. His mother is unknown, but L2 "Grace" is believed to be his sister.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
K13 Skagit

K13 "Skagit" in False Bay on July 7th, 2014. Photo provided by Melisa Pinnow.

K13 "Skagit" (*pronounced SKAJ-it*) was an approximately 45-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Skagit was estimated to have to have been born in 1972 to K11 "Georgia."

## Calves

Skagit gave birth to her first calf, K20 "Spock," in early 1986. Her next calf, K25 "Scoter," was born in 1991. Skagit's third calf, K27 "Deadhead," was born in 1994. Her final known calf, K34 "Cali," was born in fall of 2001.

## Death

Skagit was not seen with the rest of her family in February of 2017, leading to her being declared missing and presumed deceased that July. She is believed to have died during the winter of 2017.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of K13 Skagit
* **Videos** of K13 Skagit

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
3. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
4. ↑ 'Where Are the Orcas? It's Hard to Say, as the Latest Death is Confirmed'
NKW-1042

NKW-1042. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-1042 is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 2014 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L102 Kappa

L102 "Kappa." Photo provided by Tom McMillen.

### Half-Siblings

**L83 "Moonlight"**, **L91 "Muncher"**, ***L99 "Gamma"***, ***L107 "Lamda"***, ***L111 "Testudo"***, **L115 "Mystic"**

### Nieces & Nephews

**L110 "Midnight"**, **L122 "Magic"**

L102 "Kappa" (*pronounced KA-puh*) was a young Southern resident killer whale calf.

## Early Life

Kappa was first seen in early November of 2002 with their mother L47 "Marina." They were their mother's fourth calf.

## Death

Kappa was last seen on December 3rd, 2002, and was declared missing and presumed deceased.
L125 Element

L125 "Element." Photo provided by Maya Sears, NOAA Permit 21348.

### Cousins

***L62 "Cetus"***, ***L68 "Elwha"***, ***L80 "Odessa"***, **L82 "Kasatka"**, ***L93 "Nerka"***, ***L96 "Bernardo"***, **L103 "Lapis"**, **L109 "Takoda"**, **L116 "Finn"**, **L118 "Jade"**, **L123 "Lazuli"**

L125 "Element" (*pronounced EH-luh-muhnt*) is a 2 year old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Element was first seen on February 17th, 2021 with her mother L86 "Surprise," and was estimated to be around a month old. She was her mother's fourth calf. She was confirmed to be female in May of the same year.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L125 Element
* **Videos** of L125 Element
NKW-0608

NKW-0608. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0608 is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 2006 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
NKW-0656

NKW-0656. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0656 is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 1998 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
Kyu

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Kyu on Aug. 28, 2004. Photo provided by Nyan Nyako.

Kyu *(pronounced cue)*, or キュー, was an approximately 12-year-old male Japanese transient killer whale who lived at Nanki Shirahama Adventure World. He was a part of the last capture of wild killer whales in Japan on February 7th, 1997 from Hatajiri Bay in Taiji at approximately 5 years old. Kyu passed away due to bacterial pneumonia on September 18th, 2004 at Adventure World.
NKW-0445 Zoe

NKW-0445 "Zoe." Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0445 "Zoe" is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 1986 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L72 Racer's Calf (2010)

***This article contains imagery of a deceased animal. Viewer discretion is advised.***

## Okab

* Warning
* \*Graphic Content\*

### Image Credit

Robin W. Baird.
L72 "Racer" carrying her deceased calf in 2010.

## Family

### Aunts & Uncles

***L16***, ***L7
"Canuck"***, ***L95 "Nigel"***, ***L104 "Domino"***

### Cousins

***L53 "Lulu"***, ***L76 "Mowgli"***

On September 10th, 2010, L72 "Racer" was seen carrying a deceased female neonate for several hours. It was her second calf. Posthumously, the calf was named Okab.
NKW-0910

NKW-0910. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0910 is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 2016 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L121 Windsong

L121 Windsong in 2021. Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

### Aunts & Uncles

***L10 "Okum"***, ***L42 "Mozart"***, ***L41 "Mega"***, ***L64 "Radar"***, **L77 "Matia"**

### Cousins

*L95 “Nigel”*, *J34 “Doublestuf”*, J35 "Tahlequah", J36 “Alki”, K33 ”Tika”, J37 “Hy’Shqa”, K34 “Cali”, *L100 “Indigo”*, *L101 “Aurora”*, K35 “Sonata”, K36 “Yoda”, J40 “Suttles”, L106 “Pooka”, K42 “Kelp”, J44 "Moby", J45 “Se-Yi’-Chn”, *L112 “Sooke"*, J47 "Notch", ***L114 "Capella"***, L116 “Finn”, L117 “Keta”, **L119 "Joy"**, J49 "Tilem l’nges", *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013)*, *J50 "Scarlet"*, *J52 "Sonic"*, J53 "Kiki", *J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)*, **L124 "Whistle"**, J57 "Phoenix", J59 "Sxwyeqólh", **L126 "Ken"**

L121 "Windsong" (*pronounced WIND-saang*) is an 8-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Windsong was first seen on February 25th, 2015 on the outer coast of Washington by NOAA researchers with his mother L94 "Calypso." He is his mother's second calf.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L121 Windsong
* **Videos** of L121 Windsong

## References

1. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
2. ↑ 'L-121 Windsong'
NKW-0373

NKW-0373. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0373 is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 2011 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L76 Mowgli

## Mowgli

Drawing of L76 Mowgli's dorsal fin. Photo provided by A Guide to Marine Mammals of Greater Puget Sound.

## Family

### Cousins

**L72 "Racer"**, ***L95 "Nigel"***, ***L104 "Domino"***, **L105 "Fluke"**, ***L72 Racer's Calf (2010)***

L76 "Mowgli" (*pronounced MOW-glee*) was a young Southern resident killer whale calf.

## Early Life

Mowgli was born between late 1986 and early 1987 to L7 "Canuck." They were their mother's second calf.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L76 Mowgli

1. ↑ 'A Guide to Marine Mammals of Greater Puget Sound'
2. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
L92 Crewser

L92 "Crewser." Photo provided by Spyhop Travels.

L92 "Crewser" (*pronounced KROO-zr*) was an approximately 23-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Crewser was born in 1995 to L60 "Rascal." He was his mother's second and final known calf. Rascal was found dead in May of 2002.

### Dyes Inlet

Crewser, his mother Rascal, his grandmother L26 "Baba," his brother L81 "Raina," and Rascal's siblings L71 "Hugo" and L90 "Ballena," were part of a group of L pod whales that ventured into Dyes Inlet during October of 1997. The whales, believed to be frightened by a bridge passing over their exit, remained in the inlet for a month. Though all the whales eventually left the inlet, it took a toll on their health and several of them died shortly after their ordeal. Raina was one of the whales who died shortly after the incident.

## Death

Crewser was last seen in November of 2017. He was conspicuously absent from several encounters during the following months, and was declared deceased in June of 2018.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L92 Crewser
* **Videos** of L92 Crewser

1. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
3. ↑ 'Whales Descended on Dyes Inlet 10 Years Ago'
4. ↑ 'Sorting Out the Dyes Inlet Visitors'
5. ↑ 'L92 | CWR'
IS063

## Etain

IS063 in South Iceland. August 13th, 2017. Photo provided by the Icelandic Orca Project.

## Physical Traits

### Population

Icelandic

IS063, also known as SN0476 "Etain" (*pronounced ee-TAYN*), is an adult female Icelandic killer whale. She belongs to the 60s pod, one of the most well known and recognizable pods in south Iceland.

## Core Group

The 60s pod consists of IS063 herself, young male IS065, adult males IS067 and IS068, juvenile IS064, and female IS066 and her most recent offspring. They have previously been sighted in Snæfellsnes, West Iceland, and are well known in that region too, however, observations have shown that they tend to prefer the southern region.

## Galleries

* Photos of IS063
* Videos of IS063

## References

1. ↑ 'Samarra FIP, Tavares SB, Miller PJO, Vikingsson GA. Killer whales of Iceland (2006-2015). Report of the Marine and
Freshwater Research Institute.'
2. ↑ 'Mrusczok, Marie-Thérèse. Killer whales of Iceland (2011-2021). Photo-identification catalogue with an emphasis on West Iceland.'
Loki

Loki. Photo provided by HappyChimelong.

Loki (*pronounced LOW-key*), or 洛基, is a 2-year-old male Russian transient killer whale who currently lives at the Chimelong Spaceship. He was born on April 17th, 2021 at the Chimelong Breeding Base. His mother is either Jade or Nukka, and his father is Nakhod.

## Birth & Early Life

On April 17th, 2021, Loki was born at the Chimelong Breeding Base to either Jade or Nukka and sired by Nakhod. During a pre-show video, Loki is seen next to an unnamed female, likely his mother. After his birth, Loki was hand-raised, though the reason is not officially known.
His existence was officially confirmed in early September of 2023, although the Chinese Cetacean Alliance announced that a calf had been born at Chimelong sometime in 2021 several years prior.

## Life at Chimelong

In June 2023, atleast 9 killer whales were moved to the Chimelong Spaceship, however, Loki and his likely mother were not. The reason for this remains unknown, but Loki began appearing in Chimelong Spaceship's "Longlong Family Douyin" along with Wulong, Katniss, and Katenka in early January 2024. Both Jade and Nukka have yet to appear publicly at the Spaceship, leading many to believe that they are still in the breeding base. As of January 15th, 2024, Loki has not performed in any shows and remains in a back pool with Katenka and her calves, though it is currently open to the public.

## References

1. ↑ CCA cetacean numbers and capture data
2. ↑ "上海海昌有4头在表演的虎鲸和1头暂未公开的圈养繁殖的小虎鲸。珠海长隆有9头“做繁育”的虎鲸和2头未公开的圈养繁殖的小虎鲸。中外海洋馆本质是一样的。//@自护:中国的海洋馆里没有虎鲸，这种悲剧应该多去外网宣传(...)" by 中国鲸类保护联盟 on Weibo
NKW-0704

NKW-0704. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0704 is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 2015 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L33 Chinook

L33 "Chinook." Photo provided by Michael Bigg.

L33 "Chinook" (*pronounced shuh-NUK*) was an approximately 32-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Chinook was estimated to have been born in 1963 to L3 "Oriana."

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L33 Chinook

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
L86 Surprise!

L86 "Surprise" in Active Pass. Photo provided by Tasli Shaw.

### Nieces & Nephews

***L62 "Cetus"***, ***L68 "Elwha"***, ***L80 "Odessa"***, **L82 "Kasatka"**, ***L93 "Nerka"***, ***L96 "Bernardo"***, **L103 "Lapis"**, **L109 "Takoda"**, **L116 "Finn"**, **L118 "Jade"**, **L123 "Lazuli"**

L86 Surprise (*pronounced sr-PRIZE*) is a 32-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Surprise was born in 1991 to L4 "Sonar." She is her mother's fourth and final known calf. Sonar died in 1996. Her birth was a surprise to researchers because her mother Sonar had last given birth fourteen years ago and she was believed to be post-reproductive. This is how she got her name.

## Calves

Surprise's first calf, L106 "Pooka," was first seen on June 7th, 2005. Her second calf, L112 "Sooke," was first seen in January of 2009 and found deceased on February 11th, 2012. Surprise's third calf, L120 "Altair," was born in early September of 2014 and went missing a month later. Her fourth calf, L125 "Element," was first seen on February 17th, 2021.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L86 Surprise
* **Videos** of L86 Surprise

1. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'L-86 Surprise!'
3. ↑ 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
4. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
NKW-0599

NKW-0599. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0599 is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 2013 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
J47 Notch

J47 "Notch" on Jun. 22, 2022. Photo provided by dante0864.

### Half-Siblings

K38 "Comet", L105 "Fluke", L113 "Cousteau", ***J35 Tahlequah's Calf (2018)***, **J57 "Phoenix"**

### Grand-Parents

***J17 "Princess Angeline"***, *L41 “Mega”*- *L45 "Asterix"*, *J1 "Ruffles"*

### Great Grand-Parents

- ***J5 "Saratoga"***- *L11 "Squirty"*- *L66 "Mata Hari"*

### Aunts & Uncles

*L10 "Okum"*, ***J10 "Tahoma"***, ***J13***, *L42 "Mozart"*, *J14 "Samish"*, K14 "Lea", J22 "Oreo", *L64 "Radar"*, L77 "Matia", J27 "Blackberry", ***J28 "Polaris"***, K27 "Deadhead", L94 "Calypso", *J32 "Rhapsody"*, *J33 "Keet"*, *L95 “Nigel”*, *J34 “Doublestuf”*, J36 “Alki”, K33 ”Tika”, J37 “Hy’Shqa”, K34 “Cali”, *L100 “Indigo”*, *L101 “Aurora”*, K35 “Sonata”, J39 "Mako", L103 "Lapis", K36 “Yoda”, J40 “Suttles”, K37 "Rainshadow", L106 “Pooka”, J41 "Eclipse", L108 "Coho", L109 "Takoda", K42 “Kelp”, **J44 "Moby"**, J45 “Se-Yi’-Chn”, *L112 “Sooke“*, J46 "Star", K43 "Saturna", L116 “Finn”, L117 “Keta”, L118 "Jade", *J28 Polaris’ Calf (2013)*, *J50 "Scarlet"*, **J53 "Kiki"**

### Cousins

***J18 "Everett"***, ***J20 "Ewok"***, **J22 "Oreo"**, *J23 "Capricorn"*, *K23 "Alnair"*, *K24 "Delphinus"*, K26 "Lobo", *J30 "Riptide"*, ***J32 "Rhapsody"***, ***J34 "Doublestuf"***, J37 "Hy'Shqa", **J38 "Cookie"**, K36 "Yoda", J40 "Suttles", *J43 "Bellatrix"*, K42 "Kelp", J45 "Se-Yi'-Chn", L113 "Cousteau", **J46 "Star"**, *L114 "Capella"*, *K44 "Ripple"*, ***J28 Polaris' Calf (2013)***, L119 "Joy", J49 "T'ilem Ignes", J51 "Nova", L121 "Windsong", *J52 "Sonic"*, L123 "Lazuli", ***J54 "Dipper"***, *J22 Oreo's Calf (2016)*, L124 "Whistle", J58 "Crescent", J59 "Sxwyeqólh", L126 "Ken", L127 "Scuba"

J47 "Notch" (*pronounced NAACH*) is a 13-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

J47 was first seen on January 3rd, 2010 near Vashon Island with his mother J35 "Tahlequah."  He was named for a distinctive notch in his dorsal fin that he obtained when he was young.  Genetic testing revealed that Notch's father is L57 "Faith."

## Galleries

* **Photos** of J47 Notch
* **Videos** of J47 Notch

## References

1. ↑ Orca Network 'Births and Deaths'
2. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
3. ↑ 'J-47 Notch'
4. ↑ 'Inbreeding depression explains killer whale population dynamics supplementary materials'
L122 Magic

L122 "Magic" in 2021. Photo provided by the Center for Whale Research.

### Aunts & Uncles

***L48 "Flash"***, **L83 "Moonlight"**, ***L99 "Gamma"***, ***L102 "Kappa"***, ***L107 "Lamda"***, ***L111 "Testudo"***, **L115 "Mystic"**

### Cousins

**L110 "Midnight"**

L122 "Magic" (*pronounced MAJ-ik*) is an 8-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Magic was first seen on September 7th, 2015 with his mother L91 "Muncher." He is his mother's first calf.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L122 Magic
* **Videos** of L122 Magic

1. ↑ 'Orca Network Babies'
Moana

Moana. Photo provided by raanouorcas.

### Aunts & Uncles

*Freya's Stillborn (1991)*, Shouka, *Freya's Stillborn (1993)*, *Valentin*, Inouk, *Freya's Stillborn (2001)*, *Freya's Stillborn (2003)*

### Cousins

Keijo

Moana (*pronounced mo-AH-nah*) was a 12-year-old male Icelandic killer whale who lived at Marineland Antibes in France. Moana was born tail-first on March 16th, 2011. His mother was Wikie and his father was Ulises. Moana passed away on October 18th, 2023 at Marineland Antibes.

## Early Life

Moana was born to Wikie and Ulises on March 16th, 2011. He was the first successful birth of a killer whale via artificial insemination in Europe and the third worldwide. His father, Ulises, lives at SeaWorld San Diego in California. Initially, Marineland Antibes incorrectly sexed Moana as a female before finding out that he was, in fact, a male killer whale. At that point, he had already been given the name Moana but Marineland decided to keep the name anyway.

## Death

During the afternoon of October 18th, Marineland Antibes announced that Moana had passed away unexpectedly during the night of October 17th to 18th. According to outsider sources and various French news outlets, Moana had reportedly been under watch due to health concerns. This was, however, never confirmed nor announced by Marineland themselves. A necropsy will be carried out to determine Moana's cause of death.

## Trivia

* The name "Moana" is a unisex name of Hawai'ian origin and means "ocean" or "sea."

## Transfer History

*Moana was never transferred out of Marineland Antibes.*

## Galleries

* **Photos** of Moana
* **Videos** of Moana

## References

1. ↑ https://www.20minutes.fr/planete/4054104-20230921-marineland-expert-nomme-ausculter-deux-orques-sante-deletere-selon-one-voice
2. ↑ https://www.liberation.fr/environnement/biodiversite/la-justice-veut-savoir-comment-vont-moana-et-inouk-les-orques-du-marineland-dantibes-20230921\_HFWCZVIXPRF7TCU3JRZYJWX27M/
3. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=709869787855455&set=a.643875251121576
NKW-0891

NKW-0891. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0891 is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 1990 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
NKW-0322

NKW-0322. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0322 is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 1988 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L84 Nyssa

L84 "Nyssa" on Aug. 9, 2013. Photo provided by Kate Pielmeier.

L84 "Nyssa" (*pronounced NEE-sah*) was a 29-year-old male Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Nyssa was born in 1990 to L51 "Nootka." He was his mother's first calf.  Nootka was found deceased in September of 1999. Her death orphaned her young calf L97 "Tweak." Nyssa and his uncle L74 "Saanich" attempted to feed the calf, but Tweak passed away about a month after their mother. After the deaths of the rest of the members of his matriline, Nyssa spent most of his time with L54 "Ino" and her family.

## Death

Nyssa was not seen at all during the summer of 2019, and was declared missing and presumed deceased on August 6th, 2019. He was the last of his matriline.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L84 Nyssa
* **Videos** of L84 Nyssa

1. ↑ 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 'Presumed Dead: No Sign of Orca Orphan'
3. ↑ 'The Southern Resident Killer Whale Population Has Dropped to 73 as of July 1, 2019'
NKW-0453

NKW-0453. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0453 is an adult female Norwegian killer whale. She was first documented in 2013 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
NKW-0374

NKW-0374. Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0374 is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 2015 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.
L2 Grace

L2 Grace in 2009. Photo provided by Monika Wieland Shields.

L2 "Grace" (*pronounced GREIS*) was an approximately 52-year-old female Southern resident killer whale.

## Early Life

Grace was estimated to have been born in 1960. Her mother is unknown, though L6 "Podner" is believed to be her brother.

## Calves

Grace's first calf, L39 "Orcan," was born in 1975 and was last seen in 2000. Her next calf, L67 "Splash," was born in 1985 and went missing in September of 2008. Grace's third calf, L78 "Gaia," was born in 1989 and went missing in summer of 2012. Her final calf, L88 "Wavewalker," was born in 1993.

## Galleries

* **Photos** of L2 Grace
* **Videos** of L2 Grace

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 'Naturalist's Family Tree Guide to Orca Whales of the Southern Resident Community'
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 'Orca Network Births and Deaths'
NKW-0693 Odin

NKW-0693 "Odin." Photo provided by Norwegian Orca Survey.

NKW-0693 "Odin" is an adult male Norwegian killer whale. He was first documented in 1991 and is considered a regular in the area by local researchers.

## References

1. ↑ Photo-Identification Catalogue of Norwegian killer whales 2007-2021. Eve Jourdain & Richard Karoliussen.