Ceteacean Collection (#6)

Female humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) with its very young calf at the surface, Rurutu island, Australs Archipelago, French Polynesia. Pacific Ocean

Three Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) close to the surface against the light, Costa Rica. Pacific ocean

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing with mountain landscape, Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway. July 2011

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) tail slapping at sunset, transient race, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, July

tail detail of Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising, Sado Estuary, Portugal

Tail of Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean, October

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) swimming under ice and exhaling air, Arctic circle Dive Center, White Sea, Karelia, northern Russia. Captive

Sequence of a breaching Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf. Tonga, South Pacific, September

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) female. Tonga, South Pacific, September

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaengliae) flipper above the surface after breaching, Wilhelmina Bay, Gerlache Strait. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

RF- White whale / Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas), head portrait

Orcas (Orcinus orca) pod feeding on herring, wide shot showing surrounding landscape, Iceland, January 2013

Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) throat inflated, filter feeding at sea surface. California, USA. Sequence 1 of 2

Dwarf minke whale, thought to form a yet-to-be named sub-species of the Common minke whale {Balaenoptera acutorostrata}, Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Rear view of Dwarf minke whale, thought to form a yet-to-be named sub-species of the Common minke whale {Balaenoptera acutorostrata}, Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Aerial shot of Blue whale swimming at surface {Balaenoptera musculus}, Pacific Mexico

Long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis), Bahia de los Angeles Biosphere Reserve, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, July

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) pod, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, January, Vulnerable species

Hectors dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) Akaroa Harbour, South Island, New Zealand, November

Pod of Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swimming over shallow sandy lagoon in the centre of coral reef. Fury Shoal, Egypt. Red Sea

Orca whales (Orcinus orca), group of resident killer whales travelling together at dusk. British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Aerial view of a North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) feeding, Bay of Fundy, Canada, September

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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.