Overview

• Kamea was born at SeaWorld San Antonio via artificial insemination and died on June 19 at just 8 years old
• SeaWorld’s veterinary team provided around-the-clock care as she battled an undisclosed illness
• As the youngest member of her pod, Kamea was celebrated for her playful spirit and drew millions of visitors
• Her death follows previous unexpected marine mammal fatalities at SeaWorld parks, including a six-year-old orca in 2021
• Under a 2016 policy to end captive breeding, Kamea belonged to the final generation of park-born orcas