The A30 matrilineal is the name given to the most commonly seen orcamatriline in British Columbia. The matriline is currently made of 2 generations, with a total of 10 individuals. It is one of the 3 matrilines in A1 pod, one of the 10 pods of the A-clan. The matriline was present in over 60% of all of the encounters in the Johnstone Strait region, making it one of best known matrilines. The group's size has increased, from 6 in the mid-1970s to 10 as of 2013, including 4 calves. It is most frequently seen in Johnstone Strait from late spring to early fall, often traveling with other pods of the Northern Resident Community.
Current Individuals
A38, Tsitika's oldest son, also known as Blackney. (born est. 1970). At 40 years old, Blackney is one of the oldest males in the northern resident community. Like his mother, Blackney has a very curved dorsal fin which makes him instantly recognizable. Blackney was most often seen swimming next to his mother while she was alive.
A39, Tsitika's youngest son also known as Pointer. (born 1975). Pointer's dorsal fin is very much like that of his older brother Blackney and the two are becoming difficult to tell apart.
A101 Kamux ( female ) very close to the underwater cam August 24, 2020
All footage was taken via the remotely operated camera and streamed through explore.org
To learn more about this unique behaviour and help support wild orca, head to OrcaLab.org
https://explore.org/livecams/orcas/orcalab-base
http://www.orca-live.net/community/index.html
published: 25 Aug 2020
A106 Nowell of the A30 matriline
A106 Nowell (m2013) enjoyed a beautiful rub on Strider rubbing beach July 18th,2022
www.explore.org/orcas - @orcalab2398
published: 19 Jul 2022
A113 Pering and A118 Berry of the A30 matriline
A113 Pering, female born in 2013 and A118 Berry, female born in 2018 were close to Strider rubbing beach cam on July 18th, 2022
www.explore.org/orcas - @orcalab2398
published: 19 Jul 2022
Orcas in Alaska - resident pod A1 from A30 matriline
Wilderness safari and beach bonfire
published: 15 May 2018
A30‘s on Strider rubbing beach - August 12th, 2022
A beautiful moment with a part of the A30‘s family on Strider rubbing beach
@ExploreOceans
@orcalab2398
www.explore.org/orcas
published: 13 Aug 2022
A30‘s, A35‘s +A56, A73‘s & I15‘s
A30‘s, A35‘s +A56, A73‘s & I15‘s
Strider rubbing beach
July 26, 2020
Audio on for beautiful A & G clan calls
This is only short video of the rubbing beach action today. Video edited by Jenny Rietz
Thank you OrcaLab for this epic encounter!!!!
http://www.orca-live.net/community/index.html
www.explore.org/orcas
published: 27 Jul 2020
A30‘s on Orcalab cam August 14th, 2022
Beautiful swim by of the A30‘s family on Orcalab cam.
Blackney Pass, Johnstone Strait
@orcalab2398
@ExploreOceans
published: 14 Aug 2022
august 30: Orcas of the A30's around the boat
Good close-ups of the A30's very close to the boat, even under water! Including a calf. One close-up of an orca with a salmon in her mouth. The real highlights are at the end!
published: 07 Sep 2014
A30’s (A54 Blinkhorn?) on Strider rubbing beach 07/22
A101 Kamux ( female ) very close to the underwater cam August 24, 2020
All footage was taken via the remotely operated camera and streamed through explore.org
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A101 Kamux ( female ) very close to the underwater cam August 24, 2020
All footage was taken via the remotely operated camera and streamed through explore.org
To learn more about this unique behaviour and help support wild orca, head to OrcaLab.org
https://explore.org/livecams/orcas/orcalab-base
http://www.orca-live.net/community/index.html
A101 Kamux ( female ) very close to the underwater cam August 24, 2020
All footage was taken via the remotely operated camera and streamed through explore.org
To learn more about this unique behaviour and help support wild orca, head to OrcaLab.org
https://explore.org/livecams/orcas/orcalab-base
http://www.orca-live.net/community/index.html
A113 Pering, female born in 2013 and A118 Berry, female born in 2018 were close to Strider rubbing beach cam on July 18th, 2022
www.explore.org/orcas - @orcal...
A113 Pering, female born in 2013 and A118 Berry, female born in 2018 were close to Strider rubbing beach cam on July 18th, 2022
www.explore.org/orcas - @orcalab2398
A113 Pering, female born in 2013 and A118 Berry, female born in 2018 were close to Strider rubbing beach cam on July 18th, 2022
www.explore.org/orcas - @orcalab2398
A30‘s, A35‘s +A56, A73‘s & I15‘s
Strider rubbing beach
July 26, 2020
Audio on for beautiful A & G clan calls
This is only short video of the rubbing beach ac...
A30‘s, A35‘s +A56, A73‘s & I15‘s
Strider rubbing beach
July 26, 2020
Audio on for beautiful A & G clan calls
This is only short video of the rubbing beach action today. Video edited by Jenny Rietz
Thank you OrcaLab for this epic encounter!!!!
http://www.orca-live.net/community/index.html
www.explore.org/orcas
A30‘s, A35‘s +A56, A73‘s & I15‘s
Strider rubbing beach
July 26, 2020
Audio on for beautiful A & G clan calls
This is only short video of the rubbing beach action today. Video edited by Jenny Rietz
Thank you OrcaLab for this epic encounter!!!!
http://www.orca-live.net/community/index.html
www.explore.org/orcas
Good close-ups of the A30's very close to the boat, even under water! Including a calf. One close-up of an orca with a salmon in her mouth. The real highlights ...
Good close-ups of the A30's very close to the boat, even under water! Including a calf. One close-up of an orca with a salmon in her mouth. The real highlights are at the end!
Good close-ups of the A30's very close to the boat, even under water! Including a calf. One close-up of an orca with a salmon in her mouth. The real highlights are at the end!
A101 Kamux ( female ) very close to the underwater cam August 24, 2020
All footage was taken via the remotely operated camera and streamed through explore.org
To learn more about this unique behaviour and help support wild orca, head to OrcaLab.org
https://explore.org/livecams/orcas/orcalab-base
http://www.orca-live.net/community/index.html
A113 Pering, female born in 2013 and A118 Berry, female born in 2018 were close to Strider rubbing beach cam on July 18th, 2022
www.explore.org/orcas - @orcalab2398
A30‘s, A35‘s +A56, A73‘s & I15‘s
Strider rubbing beach
July 26, 2020
Audio on for beautiful A & G clan calls
This is only short video of the rubbing beach action today. Video edited by Jenny Rietz
Thank you OrcaLab for this epic encounter!!!!
http://www.orca-live.net/community/index.html
www.explore.org/orcas
Good close-ups of the A30's very close to the boat, even under water! Including a calf. One close-up of an orca with a salmon in her mouth. The real highlights are at the end!
The A30 matrilineal is the name given to the most commonly seen orcamatriline in British Columbia. The matriline is currently made of 2 generations, with a total of 10 individuals. It is one of the 3 matrilines in A1 pod, one of the 10 pods of the A-clan. The matriline was present in over 60% of all of the encounters in the Johnstone Strait region, making it one of best known matrilines. The group's size has increased, from 6 in the mid-1970s to 10 as of 2013, including 4 calves. It is most frequently seen in Johnstone Strait from late spring to early fall, often traveling with other pods of the Northern Resident Community.
Current Individuals
A38, Tsitika's oldest son, also known as Blackney. (born est. 1970). At 40 years old, Blackney is one of the oldest males in the northern resident community. Like his mother, Blackney has a very curved dorsal fin which makes him instantly recognizable. Blackney was most often seen swimming next to his mother while she was alive.
A39, Tsitika's youngest son also known as Pointer. (born 1975). Pointer's dorsal fin is very much like that of his older brother Blackney and the two are becoming difficult to tell apart.