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Tourist photographing Southern Right whale (Eubalaena australis) mother and calf, from Marine Dynamics whale watching boat, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa
A pod of Big Type B killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Antarctic Sound, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
A small pod of Type B killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Neko Harbor, Andvord Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
A pod of Big Type B killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Antarctic Sound, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Antarctic Minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis), Booth Island, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Type A killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling and socializing in Gerlache Strait near the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Antarctic Minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis), Booth Island, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Type B killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling and socializing in Lemaire Channel near the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Type A killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling and socializing in Gerlache Strait near the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Type A killer whale (Orcinus orca) bull, traveling and socializing in Gerlache Strait near the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Type A killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling and socializing in Gerlache Strait near the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Humpback Whale feeding (Megaptera novaeangliae).
A small pod of Type B killer whales (Orcinus orca), near Cierva Cove, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
An adult Antarctic minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) surfacing in the Gerlache Strait, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Humpback Whale breaching. Icy Straits, South East Alaska
Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing. Tenakee Inlet, South East Alaska
Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing off the Enterprise Islands, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing off the Enterprise Islands, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Adult humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), Dallmann Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions
Adult Peale's Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus australis), bow-riding near New Island in the Falkland Islands, South America
Adult Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii), surfacing in Stanley Harbor in the Falkland Islands, South America
California gray whale calf (Eschrictius robustus), surfacing in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico, North America
California gray whale calf (Eschrictius robustus), being touched by tourist in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico, North America
A long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis), surfacing off Gorda Banks, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
Adult humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) co-operatively bubble-net feeding in Southeast Alaska, United States of America
Adult humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) co-operatively bubble-net feeding in Southeast Alaska, United States of America
Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), breaching in the fjord of Isfjardardjup, Iceland
A curious Antarctic Minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) inspecting Zodiac in Paradise bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean.
Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) adult surfacing near Puerto Pyramides, Peninsula Valdez, Argentina
Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail throw among feeding whales in Southeast Alaska, United States of America
An adult Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) leaping in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
Adult killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing with kelp on its flukes in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, Pacific Ocean, North America
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), surfacing off Half Moon Island in the South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica, Polar Regions
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing in the Weddell Sea near the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) flukes-up dive in the Weddell Sea near the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), surfacing off San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
A long-beaked common dolphin pod (Delphinus capensis), traveling off Gorda Banks, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
A juvenile killer whale (Orcinus orca) encountered off West Craycroft Island in Blackfish Sound, British Columbia, Canada
A rare sighting of an adult blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sub-surface feeding in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
A rare sighting of an adult blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sub-surface feeding in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway
Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) adult female lifting both her head and flukes out of the water, Argentina, South America
An adult bull killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean, North America
Adult Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii), surfacing in Stanley Harbor in the Falkland Islands, South America
Adult Peale's Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus australis), bow-riding near New Island in the Falkland Islands, South America
Adult Dall's porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) surfacing with characteristic rooster tail splash in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada, North America
Adult female killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, Pacific Ocean, North America
A young killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Glacier Bay National Park, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, Pacific Ocean, North America
Adult Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii), surfacing in Stanley Harbor in the Falkland Islands, South America
Killer whale pod (Orcinus orca) beside tourists in inflatables off Punta Colorada, Isla San Jose, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), surfacing off Half Moon Island in the South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica, Polar Regions
Adult California gray whale (Eschrictius robustus), spy-hopping in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico, North America
A pair of long-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus capensis), surfacing off Gorda Banks, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
A pair of long-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus capensis), surfacing off Gorda Banks, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
A long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis), surfacing off Gorda Banks, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
A pair of long-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus capensis), surfacing off Gorda Banks, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
Killer whale female (Orcinus orca), tail-lobbing off Isla San Lorenzo, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America
Grey whale (eschrichtius robustus) san ignacio, baja california, mexico, close-up of barnacles and lice on whales skin
Minke whale. Balaenoptera acutorostrata. Minke whale in brash ice, danko bay, antarctica
Humpback whale. Megaptera novaeangliae. Tail fluke. Wilhelmina bay, antarctica
Humpback whale. Megaptera novaeangliae. Tail fluke. Wilhelmina bay, antarctica
Humpback whale. Megaptera novaeangliae. Wilhelmina bay, antarctica
Humpback whale. Megaptera novaeangliae. Tail fluke. Wilhelmina bay, antarctica
Humpback whale. Megaptera novaeangliae. Tail fluke. Wilhelmina bay, antarctica
Humpback whale, megaptera novaeangliae. back and blowhole at sunset; mountains as backdrop; evening light
Humpback whale, megaptera novaeangliae. Fluke
Grey whale (eschrishtius robustus) showing flipper above water, heavy scarring, san ignacio, mexico
Humpback whale, megaptera novaeangliae. Fluke
Humpback whale, megaptera novaeangliae. Fluke
Late phase of an oblique lunge. The Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) falls back into the water while its throat is still expanded and water is pushed out under high pressure. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) exhaling a cloud of tiny water droplets into the air. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Close up of the blowholes of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) that lie just posterior of the distinctive ridge stretching over the rostrum. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Amazing closeup of a lunging Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) feeding on krill. Some of these small euphausiids are still hanging on to the expanded grooves. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
She canÃt be more trusting than that. A curious Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) has turned upside down exposing her white belly, navel and genital slits to the photographer. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
A perfect oblique lunge of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surface feeding in the early evening. Its Grooves are expanded and water is purged out, two main characteristics of a feeding strike. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Steering with its pectoral fins the friendly Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) turns its streamlined body towards the boat in order to dive under the hull. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada. Sequence 5/6
She canÃt be more trusting than that. A curious Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) has turned upside down exposing her white belly, navel and genital slits to the photographer. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Just a split second before surfacing, a Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) opens its blowhole to exhale ready to inhale when the blowhole has cleared the water. Beluga whales are an endangered and protected species in the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Closeup of a the mouth tip of a lunging Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). To extract the engulfed fish the whale purges water through a slight opening between its lips. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Just before surfacing a beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) exhales while its blowhole is still submerged creating large air bubbles. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
A dense net of blood vessels colour the belly of Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) named Picasso pink during high feeding activity. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
The white flipper band of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) is visible through the greenish water. This distinctive feature is characteristic of Minke whales of the northern hemisphere and the most obvious difference to their relatives in the Antarctic. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Tall dorsal fin of a Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) which is located far back along the dorsal ridge. This prominent feature is often used for identification. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Juvenile Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), an endangered and protected species, lifts its head to take a look at the research vessel. Beluga calves are dark in colour and turn white at seven to nine years of age. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Although largely solitary animals, certain individual Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) of the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada, have started to form pairs in recent years. Reasons for this are not yet well understood.
A friendly Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) has rolled onto its right side to take a better look at the excited people on the boat. Note that the left eye is open. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Only for a few seconds the blowhole of a surfacing beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is exposed and free of water. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Sequence 1/3.
Tiny water droplets catch the last light of the setting sun as this Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) exhales blasting the air compressed in its huge lungs high into the air. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) arching its back to dive just as its giant relatives do. However, these small cetaceans donÃŒt dive as deep. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada (RR)
The Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) named Tic-Tac-Toe and Siam diving in close proximity to kayakers who will certainly always remember this very special encounter with these giants. The absence of an engine might make it difficult for whales to perceive kayakers. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
What is more beautiful? The harmonically formed tip of the Minke whaleÃŒs (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) snout or the water bubble along its lips? St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Oblique lunge of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) named Crowsfoot who has performed all feeding manoeuvre types known from the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Two Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing as a pair. Whales migrating to the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada, have to share their summer feeding ground with numerous freighters along the international seaway which connects Quebec City with the Atlantic ocean.
Like a piece of art thousands of waterdrops cover the expanded belly of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) performing a ventral arc. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
The white tip of a Finback whaleÌs (Balaenoptera physalus) snout showing a distinctive characteristic of this species; the lower right jaw is white in colour whereas the left side is dark. Gasp», Canada
Unusual scratches and impermanent patches on the skin of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) known as Otter who was first identified in the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada, in 1996.
The pointy snout of a surfacing Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) keeping its blowholes tightly closed until the moment they break the surface. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Closeup of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) showing the beautiful pattern of parallel grooves near the tip of the snout. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
The result of a strong head slap of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Such a splash supposedly scares shoaling fish that are known to cluster when threatened. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) might be seen alone or in pairs but often form groups of more than a dozen animals in order to hunt fish. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada (RR)
Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) receives medical care from trainer, Marine mammal research center, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Oahu, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific