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Barnacles attached to the chin of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), United States of America, Pacific, North America

Close-up view of the underside of a Hawksbill sea turtle, complete with barnacles, on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A painted spiny lobster (Panulirus versicolor) (Painted crayfish), Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

The shell of Hawaiian reef lobster (Enoplometopus occidentalis), covered in algae and parasitic barnacles, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific, North America

A group of goose barnacles (Lepas anatifera) attached to a buoy off the Big Island of Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific, North America

Barnacle encrusted rocks with Black Nab, Saltwick Nab and the wreck of Admiral von Tromp, Saltwick Bay, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Common limpets (Patella vulgata) and acorn barnacles (Balanus perforatus) attached to rocks exposed at low tide, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

California gray whale calf (Eschrictius robustus), being touched by tourist in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) adult surfacing near Puerto Pyramides, Peninsula Valdez, Argentina

Bamburgh Castle bathed in evening light with foreground of barnacle-encrusted rocks and rock pools, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of black mussels clustered on a rocky surface, showcasing their shiny shells and the textured background of barnacles and rocks. The image captures the intricate details of marine life along the shore.

Adult California gray whale (Eschrictius robustus), surfacing near boat in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Adult California gray whale (Eschrictius robustus), spy-hopping in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), surfacing off San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Barnacle geese (Branta leucopsis) in flight. Caerlaverock Wildlife and Wetlands Trust reserve, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Barnacle geese (Branta leucopsis), Loch Gruinart RSPB reserve, Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Barnacle geese, Branta leucopsis, in flight, Caerlaverock WWT reserve, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

California gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus), spy-hopping in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Rock covered in barnacles, First Beach at dawn, Olympic National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Washington State, United States of America, North America

An adult barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis) on a hillside in Signehamna, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Europe

Waves crashing on rocks covered in barnacles, Cullernose Bay, near Alnwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rockpool with barnacles, mussels, limpets and seaweed at Kilkee, County Clare, West Coast of Ireland

Grey whale (eschrichtius robustus) san ignacio, baja california, mexico, close-up of barnacles and lice on whales skin

A skein of Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) over Caelaverock on the Solway Firth in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Barnacles (Barnacle sp.) on rock in intertidal zone, Fingal Heads, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Common limpet (Patella vulgata) surrounded by acorn barnacles (Balanus balanoides), Loch Carron, Wester Ross, Scotland

Adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) surfacing (note the barnacles and whale lice - Cyamus scammoni - on the skin) in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico.

Close up view of the skin of an adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) in San Ignacio Lagoon showing the barnacles and whale lice, Baja Peninsula, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Adult California gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) surfacing (note barnacles and whale lice) in the calm waters of Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

National Geographic Photographer Ralph Lee Hopkins with a walrus skull (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) on the tundra off Freemansundet, Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea, Norway

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Extreme close-up of a spy-hopping adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the AuAu Channel between the islands of Maui and Lanai, Hawaii, USA

Fin whale (balaenoptera physalus) The head of a fin whale and barnacles attached.Gulf of California.

Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus). The closed blowhole of a gray whale lined with lice. It also shows peeling skin and barnacles. Mexico.

Blue whales (balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California.The barnacles on the oddly shaped dorsal fin of a blue whale and an attendant remora.

Devonshire Cup Coral (Caryophyllia smithii) with Parasitic Barnacles Boscia anglica, Sark, Channel Islands

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Common limpet (Patella vulgata) surrounded by acorn barnacles (Balanus balanoides), Loch Carron, Wester Ross, Scotland

Adult California gray whale underwater (detail of eye and barnacles). San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico.

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the AuAu Channel between the islands of Maui and Lanai, Hawaii, USA

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California.Looking up at the barnacles on the tail of a blue whale.

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) surfacing to blow near boat. Yellowish barnacles and mottled pigmentation typical of this species. Baja California, Mexico

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) surfacing in Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus)A blue whale tail showing the barnacles all along the trailing edge. The Gulf of California.

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the AuAu Channel between the islands of Maui and Lanai, Hawaii, USA

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the AuAu Channel between the islands of Maui and Lanai, Hawaii, USA

Giant goose-neck barnacle (Pollicipes polymerus) in the rare "red-lips" variant, found in the turbulent waters of the Nakwakto Rapids (Seymour Inlet, BC, Canada), known to feature the strongest currents in the world.

Spirit Bear (Ursus Americanus Kermodei) On The Beach, Great Bear Rain Forest, Gribbell Island, British Columbia, Canada

Hawaii, Underside Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, clear blue sky background D1975