- 1/8/23-The Moskvarium has announced that Narnia, has sadly, passed away. They have not specified the date of death, but that the cause of death was intestinal volvulus. The cause of death was revealed a few days after her death, so it is assumed she passed away in early January. She was estimated to be 17 years old. Rest in peace Narnia.
- 3/10/23-Marineland Canada has announce the passing of Kiska on March 9th. She was estimated to be 47 years old. She had been battling a bacterial infection. Rest in peace Kiska.
- 6/23/23-Moskvarium announced that Nord has passed away. The cause of death was acute peptic ulcers. Rest in peace Nord.
- 7/4/23-According to China Cetacean Alliance, Shanghai has announced that they have suspended orca shows. Shanghai has only said it is to "allow the killer whale family to enjoy a better living environment." The reasoning behind this though is that it is suspected Cookie will be giving birth to her second calf very soon. It has been rumored for a while that she is pregnant, though the park has not confirmed anything at this point.
- 7/24/23-China Cetacean Alliance announced that Cookie has given birth, but the calf did not survive.
- 7/24/23-A video has surface showing three orcas in Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's new "Spaceship" killer whale habitat, with one of the whales being a young calf. The Spaceship is expected to open to the public in August.
- 7/25/23-Another video of four orcas in Chimelong's main show tank has been posted online showing an additional adult male with three possible females or younger males.
- 7/30/23-According to China Cetacean Alliance, one of Chimelong's orcas is name Xiaozai. This also translates to calf though, so it may not be the actual name.
- 8/9/23-Pictures have finally been released showing the two whales that have been kept in a holding tank for Wuxi Changqiao Ocean Kingdom since 2017. Due to funding issues, there have been multiple slow downs in construction throughout the years. It also states they are permitted to have the orcas until October 11, 2023. They would have to reapply for a permit to continue housing them or move the orcas elsewhere if they don't. Here is the link to the article.
- 8/18/23-Miami Seaquarium has announced that their lone orca, 57 year old Lolita, also known as Tokitae, passed away on August 18th after showing serious signs of discomfort. The aquarium states they believe it was due to a renal condition. Rest in peace.
- 8/26/23-Cookie and Cody have finally been reintroduced to one another. The two have been seen together in Shanghai's underwater viewing area.
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