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Fluke Collection (#8)

Witness the majestic beauty of nature as a humpback whale gracefully emerges from the water, its fluke glistening in the warm hues of a sunset in Southeast Alaska

Background imageFluke Collection: USA, Alaska, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) lifts tail while sounding in

USA, Alaska, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) lifts tail while sounding in Frederick Sound

Background imageFluke Collection: USA, Alaska, Icy Strait. Humpback Whale calf playfully flips its tail

USA, Alaska, Icy Strait. Humpback Whale calf playfully flips its tail

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the ocean, Antarctica

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the ocean, Antarctica

Background imageFluke Collection: Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Background imageFluke Collection: Liver flukes, transverse sections

Liver flukes, transverse sections
Liver flukes. Light micrographs of transverse sections through the male (top) and female (bottom) body areas of an adult liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica)

Background imageFluke Collection: LM of adult intestinal blood flukes

LM of adult intestinal blood flukes

Background imageFluke Collection: Liver fluke, transverse section

Liver fluke, transverse section
Liver fluke. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the anterior half of a liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica), a hermaphrodite tremotode worm and endoparasite that infects sheep

Background imageFluke Collection: Light micrograph of the blood fluke Schistosoma

Light micrograph of the blood fluke Schistosoma
Light micrograph of adult intestinal blood flukes, Schistosoma mansoni, cause of schistosomasis, commonly known as bilharzia

Background imageFluke Collection: Fluke worm, light micrograph

Fluke worm, light micrograph
Fluke worm. Light micrograph of a section through the head of an Echinostoma revolutum parasitic trematode (fluke) worm. These flatworms often parasitise birds but can infect humans

Background imageFluke Collection: Beef liver fluke, light micrograph

Beef liver fluke, light micrograph

Background imageFluke Collection: North America, USA, AK, Inside Passage. Humpback Whale head stand behavior

North America, USA, AK, Inside Passage. Humpback Whale head stand behavior

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback tail

Humpback tail

Background imageFluke Collection: NA, Canada, Newfoundland, Trinity Bay. Humpback whale tail

NA, Canada, Newfoundland, Trinity Bay. Humpback whale tail

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale

Humpback Whale
WAT-292 HUMPBACK WHALE - TAIL Megaptera novaeangliae atlantica M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale - Johnstone Strait - British Colombia - Canada

Humpback Whale - Johnstone Strait - British Colombia - Canada
WAT-16294 Humpback Whale Johnstone Strait - British Colombia - Canada Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) sounding. Chatham Straits, S. E. Alaska

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) sounding. Chatham Straits, S. E. Alaska
Duncan Murrell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Adult humpback whale fluke-up dive in Frederick Sound, southeast Alaska, USA

Adult humpback whale fluke-up dive in Frederick Sound, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Blue whale, (balaenoptera musculus), endangered, Gulf of California Mexico

Blue whale, (balaenoptera musculus), endangered, Gulf of California Mexico
Christopher Swann / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Gray whale: flukes entangled in drift net (Eschrictius robustus). USA, Channel Islands, CA

Gray whale: flukes entangled in drift net (Eschrictius robustus). USA, Channel Islands, CA
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluking. Azores, Portugal, Atlantic

Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) fluking. Azores, Portugal, Atlantic
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: A young humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail-lobbing in the AuAu Channel between

A young humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail-lobbing in the AuAu Channel between the islands of Maui
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect




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Witness the majestic beauty of nature as a humpback whale gracefully emerges from the water, its fluke glistening in the warm hues of a sunset in Southeast Alaska. This breathtaking sight reminds us of the wonders that lie beneath the surface. In another realm, microscopic Schistosoma spp. Blood flukes silently invade their host, reminding us of the delicate balance between life and survival. Their intricate existence serves as a reminder to appreciate even the smallest organisms that shape our world. As a sperm whale dives below a vibrant rainbow, its powerful tail fluke breaks through the water's surface, leaving behind an awe-inspiring spectacle captured in Picture No. 11675599, and is moments like these that remind us how interconnected we are with marine life and how vital it is to protect their habitats. The Northern Right whale takes center stage as it plunges into the depths at sunset in Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada CH 561. The sheer size and gracefulness of this magnificent creature leave us humbled by its presence. A grey whale's tail rises above San Ignacio Lagoon in El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve—a sanctuary where humans can witness firsthand these gentle giants' annual migration, and is here that we learn about coexistence and respect for all living beings who share our planet. Macro photographs reveal liver flukes up close—an astonishing display of nature's intricacy hidden within tiny organisms. These images serve as reminders to appreciate both grandiose spectacles and minute details alike. Praziquantel parasite drug stands tall against harmful invaders—providing hope for those affected by parasitic infections worldwide. Its discovery showcases human ingenuity working hand-in-hand with nature to combat diseases that threaten lives across continents. In Mexico's Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), we encounter blue whales—the largest animals on Earth—whose immense tail flukes create ripples on calm waters while captivating our hearts.