Ceteacean Collection (#3)

A Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), heavily scarred, possibly from shark attacks, on sand bank off Eleuthera, Bahamas

RF - Pod of Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) cruise in formation over the sand of a lagoon while sleeping. Egypt. Red Sea (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus), group socialising in shallow water, aerial view. Part of larger group of more than 50 whales congregating, Sea of Okhotsk sub-population, Russia

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) female, stationary with calf heading to surface for breath of air. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Southern humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis), fluke of male as he dives. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Aerial view of Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) female with calf in shallow coastal water, South Africa, Indian Ocean

Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) small group swimming at depth. Vavaau, Tonga
Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) small group swimming at depth. Vava u, Tonga, South Pacific

Brydeas whale (Balaenoptera edeni edeni) adult female feeding at surface on anchovies
Brydes whale (Balaenoptera edeni edeni) adult female feeding at surface on anchovies with her calf. Gulf of Thailand, Pacific

Humpback whales (Megaptera novangliaea) pod engaged in social foraging by herding herring and other fish with bubble net feeding technique, Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA July

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming ins motion, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf at ocean surface, with its mother visible, Magdalena Bay, Baja California, Mexico

Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) swimming in coastal waters, aerial view. Vrangel Bay, Primorsky Krai, Russia. August 2019

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera brydei) feeding. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Pod of false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) swimming beneath the surface of the ocean. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka

Orca (Orcinus orca) pod hunting Sealion, tossing it out of the sea, Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) close to shore. Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Sleeping sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus) Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) off Nova Scotia, Canada. October

North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) tail fluke, diving to feed in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. Endangered species. July

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) underwater playing in the shallows off Eleuthera, Bahamas

Aerial view Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) lunge-feeding in the southern Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Baja California, Mexico

Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) aerial view. Baja California, Mexico

Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) aerial view, Baja California, Mexico

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting for herring fish (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting inside herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) close up of dolphin surfing at speed, Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) in the strait of Gibraltar, Spain

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow with two cubs walking past a pile of Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) bones, Kaktovik, Barter Island, 1002 Area, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) mother and calf porpoising during annual Sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa, June

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who watch for herrings (Clupea harengus) left after they have fed, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) with mouth open, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable species

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), mother and calf swimming just below surface in front of the West Maui Mountains. South of Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii

Tourist touching Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf, San Ignacio Lagoon, El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, February

Bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising during annual sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa. June

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) surfacing, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) tail fluke, in the Bay of Fundy, Canada, September

Minke whale ( Balaenoptera acutorostrata) breaching, Bay of Fundy, Canada, July

Long beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis) pod porpoising Baja California, Mexico

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tail fluke above water during dive, Kaikoura, New Zealand, July, Vulnerable species

Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) pair in mating ritual, Atlantic ocean, Portugal, July

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) rubbing off flaking skin on the ocean bottom, east coast Baffin island, Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada, May

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Machalilla National Park, Manabi, Ecuador

RF - Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising, Chanonry Point, Moray Firth, Highlands, Scotland. August

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising, Moray Firth, Highlands, Scotland, UK. June

Tail fluke of a diving Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) misty coast in background, Alaska, USA. Gulf of Alaska, Pacific ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing, rostrum above surface, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, November

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"Ceteacean Wonders: A Glimpse into the Majestic World of Marine Giants" Witness the power and grace of Killer Whales, as Mel, a male Orcinus orca, launches an attack on a young South American sea lion. Nature's raw beauty unfolds before your eyes. Surging from the depths of Shetland's waters, a pod of Orca whales emerges together in perfect harmony. Behold their synchronized surfacing, showcasing their tight-knit social bonds. Prepare to be awestruck as a Humpback whale breaches near Hout Bay in South Africa. Its colossal body defies gravity for a fleeting moment, leaving you breathless with wonder. Experience the ultimate display of teamwork as a pod of Killer whales hunts together in an exhilarating chase amidst a swirling herring baitball. Witness nature's strategic brilliance unfold. Dive into vibrant coral reefs as a playful pod of Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins gracefully swim overhead, painting an enchanting picture against the backdrop of colorful marine life. Delve beneath Dominica's surface and discover three majestic Sperm whales engaging in socializing rituals that remain hidden from our human world—a glimpse into their mysterious lives. Journey to Japan's Ogasawara Islands and encounter an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin with its extended penis—an intriguing insight into their unique biology and natural behaviors. Marvel at the sheer size and elegance of Fin whales near Pico Island in Azores, Portugal—graceful giants gliding effortlessly through azure waters leave you humbled by their presence. Venture to New Zealand's Three Kings Islands where Orcas roam freely in open water—a captivating sight that reminds us how vast our oceans are and how these apex predators thrive within them.