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Ruka Oct-?? 81 ???-?? 81
Nemo Oct-?? 81 Jun-?? 83
SAE-OO-C8102 Oct-?? 81 Dec-?? 81
Nootka V Oct-?? 81 ???-?? 81
SAE-OO-C8106 Oct-?? 81 ???-?? 81

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Neptune's Death
Measurements: 1979
Transfers: 1981
Photos: Trevor






















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Gender Male
Age at Death ~ 6 years
Date of Capture October 1981
Place of Capture Selvogsbanki, Iceland 
Date of Death June 1983
Place of Death
 Clacton Dolphinarium
Cause of Death Appendicitis

  About Neptune
Neptune was captured off the coast of Iceland in October 1981. Along with 5 orcas he lived briefly at the Saedyrasafnid Aquarium in Iceland until he was purchased by Clacton Dolphinarium. He was transferred along with Nemo and SAE-OO-C8102.

The male died within some months after their move but Nemo and Neptune got trained for shows.

 Unfortunately Neptune also died after a short stay at the park. In June 1983 he passed away from appendicitis leaving Nemo alone.

 Name Meaning & Blood Type:
- Neptune means "God of the Sea" in Latin
- Neptune is pronouced: "NEP-tune"
- Blood Type:  100% Icelandic

 Family:

Neptune's family is unknown due to the lack of information about Icelandic Orcas


 Transfers:
Saedyrasafnid Aquarium October 1981 - December 05 1981   
Clacton Dolphinarium December 05 1981 - February 1985  
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