Ceteacean Collection (#4)

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

RF - Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) pod swimming over a shallow sandy lagoon in a coral reef. Sataya Reef, Fury Shoal, Egypt. Red Sea

Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) reflection as its swimming on the surface of the ocean, Eastern Pacific, March

Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) surfacing, Atlantic ocean, Portugal, September

RF- Pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) over shallow sand bank accompanied by larger Bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Sandy Ridge, Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas

RF- Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming in a spiral movement, Sandy Ridge, Little Bahama Bank. Bahamas

Orca whale (Orcinus orca) breaching. British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Aerial view of Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) Bay of Fundy, Canada. November

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Commersons dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) surfing, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

False killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) at surface. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing or spouting and fluking, Southeast Alaska, USA

Sperm whale, (Physeter macrocephalus) Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, Mediterranean Sea. September

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, Mediterranean Sea. September

Pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) pod, Tenerife, Canary Islands. August

Pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) pod swimming. Tenerife, Canary Islands. August

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf near the surface, Hawaii

Atlantic spotted dolphins, (Stenella frontalis), Formigas Islet dive site, Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Orca (Orcinus orca) swimming in sea surrounded by mountains at sunset, Iceland, January

Tail of Blue whale diving (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) possibly the pygmy sub-species of blue whale, (Balaenoptera musculus). Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean. Photo taken under permit

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf diving down, Faial Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean July

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), two feeding, aerial view. Baja California, Mexico. March

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) pod migrating north, aerial view. Baja California, Mexico. February

Gervais beaked whale (Mesoplodon europaeus) El Hierro, Canary Islands

Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis) porpoising, El Hierro, Canary Islands

Pilot whale (Globicephala macorhynchus) at surface. Montana de Guaza, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Pilot whale (Globicephala macorhynchus) close-up of submerged adult. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Head of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) emerges from the water, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. July

Long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis) off the coast of California, United States

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf, Sri Lanka. March

Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) swimming below surface. South Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) near surface, Sado Estuary, Arribida, Portugal

Humpback whale female calf (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) slapping the ocean surface with her fluke and rolled over on her back, Tonga

Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) aerial view of three adullts engaged in social activity, photographed with the permission of the Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa

Group of Sperm whales (Physter macrocephalus) family group swimming together, Indian Ocean, March

Aggregation of Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) engaged in social activity. Indian Ocean, March

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera brydei) fin at surface in coastal waters, volcano in background. Punta Rasca, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) pod socialising close to surface. Fury Shoal, Sataya Reef, Marsa Alam, Egypt

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing with baby, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

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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.