Cetacean Surfacing Behaviour Collection

A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifts its flukes as it feeds in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Eagle Glacier and Coast Range in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Silhouette of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lobbing its flukes in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Humpback whale lifting its fluke while feeding in the Lynn Canal at sunset, SE Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifting its fluke as it feeds in the Lynn Canal at sunset; Southeast Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Biggs Killer whales or Orcas at sunset, San Juan Islands, Washington
Biggs Killer whales or Orca (Orcinus orca) swim toward a colorful sunset in the San Juan Islands; Washington, United States of America

Silhouette of Chilkat Mountains and an orca with a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water in the Lynn Canal and a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight with the Chilkat Mountains in the background at

Silhouette of an orca with dorsal fin up and a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water on the Lynn Canal with a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight; Inside Passage, Alaska

Humpback whale fluke surfacing in the water of the Southern Ocean, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
The tail of a humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, off the Antarctic Peninsula

Family group, killer whale calf, orca, Johnstone Strait, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Family group, killer whale calf, orca (Orcinus orca), Johnstone Strait near Robson Bight (Michael Biggs) Ecological Reserve; Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Two humpback whales surfacing the water of the Southern Ocean off of Antarctica
Close-up portrait of two humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing and splashing in the water of the Southern Ocean off of Antarctica; Southern Ocean, Antarctica

Glaucous-wing Gull over Humpback Whales bubble-net feeding, Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA
Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) over bubble-net feeding Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae); Chatham Strait, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, United States of America

Humpback whales tail sticking up out of the water with sunset glowing behind mountains, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of the flukes of a humpback whales tail (Megaptera novaeangliae) sticking up out of the water with the golden glow of the last light of sunset reflected over the Chilkat Mountains; Lynn

Orca spyhopping, Inside Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA
An Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a killer whale, spyhopping to get an above surface view of its surroundings, Chatham Strait, Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

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Witness the majestic cetacean surfacing behavior in various breathtaking locations around the world. In the Lynn Canal of Inside Passage, Alaska, a humpback whale gracefully lifts its flukes as it feeds against the backdrop of the Eagle Glacier and Coast Range. Silhouetted against the Chilkat Mountains, another humpback whale playfully lobbs its flukes in Lynn Canal, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. As sunset paints the sky with vibrant hues, a humpback whale in Southeast Alaska raises its fluke while feeding, casting a mesmerizing reflection on the water. In San Juan Islands, Washington, at dusk's golden hour, Biggs Killer whales or Orcas emerge from beneath the surface to captivate onlookers. Their powerful dorsal fins break through and create ethereal blow clouds that shimmer in sunlight against a silhouette of Chilkat Mountains in Alaska. The Southern Ocean off Antarctica becomes a stage for nature's grand performance as two magnificent humpback whales rise from below and surface together with grace and harmony. Their colossal tails breach out of icy waters while bathed in radiant Antarctic light. A heartwarming scene unfolds in Johnstone Strait near Vancouver Island when a family group of killer whales swims alongside their adorable calf. The bond between them is evident as they navigate through pristine waters. Witnessing bubble-net feeding is truly extraordinary; glaucous-wing gulls soar above Humpback Whales engaged in this unique hunting technique within Chatham Strait, Alaska. These intelligent creatures work together to encircle prey using bubbles before erupting from beneath to feast upon their catch. As twilight descends over Alaskan mountainscapes once more, Humpback Whales bid farewell by raising their tails high above water level while sunset's glow illuminates their graceful forms. Finally, an Orca spyhops out of Inside Strait in Southeast Alaska – showcasing curiosity and intelligence as it momentarily emerges vertically to observe its surroundings.