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Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus). Tobago.
Turtle researchers from the NGO Pro Caguama study and capture the critically endangered Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) from the town of Puerto Lopez Mateos
The endemic marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
Jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii). UK (RR)
Atlantic flying fish (Cypselurus melanurus) fleeing the bow and taking flight for safety near Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean.
Portuguese Man 'O War (Physalia physalis) floating on the surface off the Cape Verde Island Group in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
Electric Ray Torpedo nobiliana, Jersey, British Isles
Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris). Florida, USA
Adult Orca Bull, Orcinus Orca, surfacing in front of Mt. Baker, San Juan Islands, Washington
Giant manta ray overhead (Manta biostris). Mexico.
Juvenile bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in flight in Takatz Bay on Baranof Island, Southeast Alaska, USA
Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris). Florida.
Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean.
Gray Whale Calf, Eschrichtius robustus, dead with fishing net around flukes, Isla Tiburon, Sonora, Mexico
Snowflake soapfish (Pogonoperca punctata). Seychelles.
Juvenile Princess Parrot Fish (Scarus toeniopterus), Bermuda.
Adult female green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hauled out and laying eggs on Ascension Island, south Atlantic Ocean
Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) mother on ice calved from the Sawyer Glaciers in Tracy arm, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean.
Adult rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome moseleyi) going through a catastrophic molt on Nightingale Island in the Tristan da Cunha Island Group, South Atlantic Ocean
Sub-Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus tropicalis) on Nightingale Island in the Tristan da Cunha Island Group in the southern Atlantic Ocean
Adult Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) walking the beach to return to the sea on Devil Island on the Northeast side of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Adult Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing (note tears in flukes) in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.
Jumbo Squid (Dosidicus gigas) eye and head detail. Mexican panga fishery in Santa Rosalia, Baja, Mexico
Fin Whale, Balaenoptera physalus surfacing off the Azores islands (RR)
Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) with small blow hole and triangular dorsal fin visible above the surface. Hebrides, Scotland
Fin Whale, Balaenoptera physalus, lunge feeding off Faial Island, Azores (RR)
Risso's Dolphin Torpedo - behaviour just before a feeding dive. Azores, North Atlantic
Sperm Whale Throws fluke high into the air water flying off the edges. Azores, North Atlantic
Risso's Dolphin Torpedo - behaviour just before a feeding dive. Azores, North Atlantic
Risso's Dolphin Torpedo - behaviour just before a feeding dive. Azores, North Atlantic
Bottlenose Dolphin, (Tursiops Truncatus). Azores (RR)
Bottlenose Dolphin, (Tursiops truncatus) surfacing with bubble trail. Azores (RR)
Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in a Magnificent anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Anemone City, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt.
Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa). Jackson Reef, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt.
Palmate Newt (Triturus helvetica), submerged in puddle while on the move, body in focus Argyll Scotland, UK
Palmate Newt (Triturus helvetica) full length shot, Newt perched on rock in rain Argyll Scotland, UK
Mallard (Anas Pltyrhynchos), alert in long grass while it is raining.
Atlantic spotted dolphin (stenella frontalis) . A spotted dolphin in a calm sea. Eastern Caribbean
Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus). The closed blowhole of a gray whale lined with lice. It also shows peeling skin and barnacles. Mexico.
A blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfaces alongside a panga with tourists. The tiny dorsal fin is visible to the left of the white hat.
Gulf of California. (RR)
Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus). A friendly gray whale allows tourists to stroke it. Mexico.
A Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera edeni) feeding with associated frigate birds.
Gulf of California.
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Keiko star of 'Free Willy' movie. Orca/killer whale (Orcinus orca). Vestmannaeyjar, Westman Islands), Iceland.
Keiko star of 'Free Willy' movie. Orca/killer whale (Orcinus orca). Vestmannaeyjar, Westman Islands), Iceland.
Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) hauled-out. Spitzbergen, North Atlantic Ocean.
Keiko star of 'Free Willy' movie. Orca/killer whale (Orcinus orca). Vestmannaeyjar, Westman Islands), Iceland.
Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddelli). Close up of head. Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean.
Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Wild, large adult male with radio tracking collar. Spitzbergen, Polar high Arctic, North Atlantic.
Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmrus). Spitzbergen, Polar High Arctic, North Atlantic.
Sub-adult male Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonine), South Georgia Island, Antartica, Southern ocean.
Dwarf Minke Whale ( Balenoptera acutorostrata subsp). Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand.
Head of dead Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus). Died of natural causes. Spitzbergen, Polar High Arctic, North Atlantic.
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) large adult male on snow ice pack. Spitzbergen, Polar High Arctic, North Atlantic.
Melon headed whales (Electra dolphin) . A melon headed whale and cloud reflections. Eastern Caribbean
Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddelli). Close up of head. Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean.
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The huge tail stock of a blue whale showing lots of round scars thought to be from cookie cutter sharks. The tiny dorsal fin is clealry visible to the left. Gulf of California.
Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) flying in the middle of Oban Bay with boats in the background. Black Guillemots nest in drains and holes in the sea wall in the middle of Oban town centre. Argyll Scotland, UK
Keiko star of 'Free Willy' movie. Orca/killer whale (Orcinus orca). Vestmannaeyjar, Westman Islands), Iceland.
Keiko star of 'Free Willy' movie. Orca/killer whale (Orcinus orca) side breach. Vestmannaeyjar, Westman Islands), Iceland.
Mobula ray (Mobula japonica). Mobula ray wings outspread. Gulf of California.
Melon-headed whale (Peponocephala electra). Surfacing, lifting its head high out of the water.
Indonsia.
Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea Epomophora) take off. Campbell Island, Subantarctic New Zealand. (RR)
Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus). Azores, Portugal, Atlantic
Oceanic Sun Fish (Moon Fish or Mola Mola). Azores, Portugal, Atlantic
Oceanic Sun Fish (Moon Fish or Mola Mola) and Sardines. Azores, Portugal, Atlantic
Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) walking along a pebbled beach. L¬gØya, Svalbard.
Striped Marlin, Tetrapturus audux. North Island, Three Kings, New Zealand. (rr)
Porcupinefish - Diodon hystrix. Galapagos, Pacific Ocean
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating Greater spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus stellaris). The otter took only the innards of the dogfish by opening a short section of skin behind the pectoral fin (see images under 'Greater spotted dogfish'). The rest of the fish, still alive, was left on the shore and never retrieved. Perhaps the tough shark skin and battling fish are too much work when other food is plentiful? Hebrides, Scotland
Redmouth Grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa) Showing its namesake bright red inside mouth. Can often be found living amongst colonies of Yellow Sweeper (Parapriacanthus ransonneti) which it vigorously protects from attack by passing jacks, in return for feeding from the same glassfish colony. Red Sea.
Striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) leaping, Mediterranean species listed as vulnerable, this individual is from the rare and isolated population of this species found in the Gulf of Corinth, Greece.
Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata). Red Sea.
Probable hybrid striped x short-beaked common dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba x Delphinus delphis) identified by the hybrid pigmentation. Only recorded in the Gulf of Corinth, Greece.
Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans). Red Sea.
Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus). Red Sea.
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating a large crab. Large fish and crabs are difficult to constrain and eat in the water so are often brought ashore. Otters will sometimes swim realtively long distances in order to do so. Hebrides, Scotland
LutherÌs Partner Goby (Cryptocentrus lutheri) Lives in partnership with the snapping shrimp Alpheus djiboutensis. One of many Goby/Shrimp partnerships, The goby always choosing to pair with the same species of shrimp. The goby keeps a watchful eye for the almost blind shrimp, in return for sanctuary in the hosts burrow. The shrimp digs constantly and maintains contact with the goby at all times via antennae. Red Sea.
Stonefish (Synaceia verrucosa) said to be the world's most venomous fish. Found in many colours according to habitat. Probably also the worlds most adaptable camouflage system for a fish. Red Sea.
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) "logging" behaviour, this parallel position is achieved after socialising at the surface. Endangered, Kythira Sea, Greece.
Stonefish (Synaceia verrucosa ) said to be the worldÌs most venomous fish. Found in many colours according to habitat. Probably also the worlds most adaptable camouflage system for a fish. Red Sea.
Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata). Red Sea.
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) dorsal fin with evident calluses which may be linked to maturation of adult females. Also notable sloughing skin which occurs in both sexes. Endangered, Ionian Sea, Greece.
American mink (Mustela vison). Non-native species in the UK considered a threat to ground-nesting birds and water voles in particular. Widespread as a result of escapes from fur farms since the 1950s. Hebrides, Scotland
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting on seaweed. Otters spend a great deal of time resting ashore, usually near to the water's edge. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Visits ashore may also be to find fresh water to drink. Hebrides, Scotland
Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) underwater, species endangered globally, but can be observe in the Mediterranean Sea both close to and remote from nesting sites, Kythira Sea, Greece.
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) preforming "head-out" behaviour, vertical in the water while socialising. This is followed by either disappearing below the surface or turning upside down. Endangered, Ionian Sea, Greece.
Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) part of a mass stranding which are becoming more regular and always occur after military exercises that use high level acitive sonars. Kyparissiakos Gulf, Greece, 1996.
Cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii). Red Sea.
Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) eating fish, long-spined bullhead (Taurulus bubalis). Hebrides, Scotland
Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) being cleaned by a BruunÃs Cleaning Partner Shrimp (Urocaridella aontonbruunii) this incredible gaping action allows the shrimp uninhibited access to the mouth and gills.Red Sea.
Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans). Red Sea.
Blue triggerfish. Red Sea.
Picasso Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi). Red Sea.
Picasso Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi). Red Sea.
Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata).
Location unknown
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White-eyed Moray (Siderea prosopeion). Borneo, Malaysia (RR)
Goby (Bryaninops sp.) on a wire coral.
Wakatobi, Onemobaa Island, Indonesia
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Scorpionfish (Scorpaena scropha).
Sardinia, Italy
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Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) fluking up to dive. Alaska
An emaciated bull Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing to breathe in Loch Ainort, a sea loch on the East coast of the Isle of Skye, Scotland with the village of Luib in the background. (Restricted Resolution, please contact us).