Jocasta
Female, Unit J

Born: <2005
Mother: Unknown

Born: <2005
Mother: Unknown

Jocasta is a matriarchal figure within Unit J. She has been a mother on two occasions, having given birth to Oedipus prior to 2005, and Antigone in 2009. She appears to have welcomed yet another calf in 2021. While we have yet to confirm parentage, the little whale was documented swimming close to Jocasta during our most recent field session.

At the time of our data collection, Jocasta kept her distance from underwater researchers and seemed focused on her parental responsibilities. We able to verify her positive identify only after close inspection of our video footage.

Right pectoral fin has been bitten
Smooth underside, no obvious markings
Relatively clean fluke edges

Nov 24, 2021

Nov 24, 2021

Nov 24, 2021

Nov 24, 2021

Last Observed

Date / Time Location Activity
24/11/2021 11:55 am 15 25 313/061 34 084
13.4 miles from shore
Two adults with calves swim from afar, calf nurses from Jocasta, she and calf slip to opposite sides of Laius as they approach researchers
Date/Time: 24/11/2021 11:55 am
Location: 15 25 313/061 34 084
13.4 miles from shore
Activity: Two adults with calves swim from afar, calf nurses from Jocasta, she and calf slip to opposite sides of Laius as they approach researchers