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Fluke Collection (#9)

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: 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

Background imageFluke Collection: Sperm Whale Throws fluke high into the air water flying off the edges. Azores, North Atlantic

Sperm Whale Throws fluke high into the air water flying off the edges. Azores, North Atlantic
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback Whale Fluking

Humpback Whale Fluking
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Brydes whale on its side with pectoral fin and part of fluke above water. (Balaenoptera edeni)

Brydes whale on its side with pectoral fin and part of fluke above water. (Balaenoptera edeni)
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Camerman Peter Scoones filming Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) underwater with remote camera

Camerman Peter Scoones filming Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) underwater with remote camera, San Ignacio lagoon
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Fin whale fluke print, or foot print, caused by the powerful up stroke of a whales tail while it

Fin whale fluke print, or foot print, caused by the powerful up stroke of a whales tail while it is still near
Tom Walmsley / 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: Adult California gray whale courtship in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico

Adult California gray whale courtship in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Bairds Beaked Whale (Berardius Bairdii) tail slap or fluke slap

Bairds Beaked Whale (Berardius Bairdii) tail slap or fluke slap. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay
Daniel Scott Frank / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Sperm whale tail fluke as whale dives (Physeter macrocephalus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)

Sperm whale tail fluke as whale dives (Physeter macrocephalus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Sperm whale fluking up to dive (Physeter macrocephalus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)

Sperm whale fluking up to dive (Physeter macrocephalus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Female transient killer whale (orcinus orca) tail slap, tail lob, fluke National marine sanctuary

Female transient killer whale (orcinus orca) tail slap, tail lob, fluke National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay
danny frank / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Male Transient Killer whale (Orcinus Orca) tail slap or fluke slap

Male Transient Killer whale (Orcinus Orca) tail slap or fluke slap. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay
Daniel Scott Frank / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFluke Collection: Beluga Whale DOC 162 Canadian Arctic Delphinapterus leucas © Doc White / ARDEA LONDON

Beluga Whale DOC 162 Canadian Arctic Delphinapterus leucas © Doc White / ARDEA LONDON
DOC-162 Beluga / White WHALE - showing tail Canadian Arctic Delphinapterus leucas Doc White Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFluke Collection: Sperm Whale - tail fluke shedding water droplets as it dives off Kaikoura South Island New Zealand

Sperm Whale - tail fluke shedding water droplets as it dives off Kaikoura South Island New Zealand
MAB-505 Sperm Whale - tail fluke shedding water droplets as it dives off Kaikoura South Island New Zealand Physeter macrocephalus Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageFluke Collection: Sperm whale - aerial view of two adult males diving. Off Kaikoura - South Island - New Zealand

Sperm whale - aerial view of two adult males diving. Off Kaikoura - South Island - New Zealand
FG-EC-148 Sperm whale - aerial view of two adult males diving Off Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageFluke Collection: Humpback whales

Humpback whales, Husavik, the whale capital of Europe, Iceland, Polar Regions

Background imageFluke Collection: Tail (fluke) of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Francisco Coloane Marine Park

Tail (fluke) of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Francisco Coloane Marine Park, Strait of Magallanes (Magellan), Patagonia, Chile, South America

Background imageFluke Collection: Whale near Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Whale near Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageFluke Collection: Southern Right whale - tail, after sunset. Off Puerto Piramide, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province

Southern Right whale - tail, after sunset. Off Puerto Piramide, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina
FG-eb-776 Southern Right whale - tail, after sunset Off Puerto Piramides, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina Eubalaena australis Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

Background imageFluke Collection: Southern Right whale - tail-lobbing, the whale raises its tail

Southern Right whale - tail-lobbing, the whale raises its tail and slams it down repeatedly on the surface of the sea
FG-eb-770 Southern Right whale - tail-lobbing, the whale raises its tail and slams it down repeatedly on the surface of the sea Off Puerto Piramide, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Patagonia




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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.