Athena, a 4-year-old orca calf died at Marineland Canada. Her date or cause of death hasn't been released but it's believed she died in Spring 2009. Athena was born to Kiska and Kandu7* on August 8th, 2004 and was their last living offspring; and the last calf born at that facility. Many of Marineland calves died at a very young age. Athena left her mother and young male Ikaika behind.
source: Kamogawa Sea World
Unfortunately Sharkan passed away on January 3. Apparently she has been sick for about 2 months. Two orcas are supposed to leave MLF, when the park was bought by a Spanish company. L'Oceanographic in Valencia wants to display orcas in 2009/2010. Valentin and Inouk were the names that have been trown around, which means Freya and Wikie would be alone at a park with 5 big pools, while other parks going to be crowded soon. RIP beautiful girl
(January 4th, 2009)
source: MLF regulars
On October 13th, Lovey gave birth to her first calf at 11:44 am. The baby soon swam to the surface for its first breath. The father of the baby is Oscar, KSW's second bull, it's also his first offspring. The gender hasn't been confirmed yet. Both mother and calf are doing well. Congrats to Lovey, the baby & the staff!
(October 13th, 2008)
Ku died on September 19 at Port Nagoya Public Aquarium. Ku has been ill since July 2008 but according to the park she was recovering from the illness. In the morning she was found dead in her pool. She caught a summer cold and a herpes infection. The cause of death has not been confirmed yet, but a necropsy will be done soon. Ku was the last remaining orca from the Taiji 5 capture back in 1997.