Open Ocean Collection (#2)

Stormy cloud formation
Billowing and stormy cloud formations over the ocean; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Sunset over the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand
Golden sunset over the Pacific ocean, viewed from the North shore; New Zealand

Malolo Island, Fiji
Turquoise water of the Pacific Ocean with a cloud-filled big sky overhead; Malolo Island, Fiji

Chestermans Beach, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Surfer At Muriwai New Zealand

Walled City of Dubrovnik, South Eastern Tip of Croatia, Dalmation Coast, Adriatic Sea, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

View from Old City Walls Walk, Walled City of Dubrovnik, South Eastern Tip of Croatia, Dalmation Coast, Adriatic Sea, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

Large adult Napoleon wrasse in Maldives
A large adult napoleon wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus, swims infront of a shipwreck. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

School of longfin spadefish
Longfin Spadefish, Platax teira, Large school in open water, North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Adult cape petrel (Daption capense) on the wing in and around the Antarctic peninsula
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Photographer Masa Ushioda photographs almaco jack, Seriola rivoliana, offshore near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Freckled driftfish, Psenes cyanophrys, next to drifting net in open ocean, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

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"Exploring the Vast Depths: A Glimpse into the Open Ocean" Dive into Picture No. 12020740, where an overhead view captures the majesty of the open ocean off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in July. Here, a magnificent blue shark (Prionace glauca) gracefully swims through the deep blue waters. Venturing further to Micronesia's Yap Island, witness a thrilling sight as the dorsal fin of a Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaks through the surface. The Federated States of Micronesia offer breathtaking encounters with marine life. In Hawaii's pristine waters, we encounter a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adorned with mysterious circular bite marks attributed to cookie cutter sharks. These gentle giants showcase their unique tubercles and visible hairs on their heads. The Pacific Ocean comes alive as a playful Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaps out of its depths in Hawaii. Witnessing these acrobatic displays reminds us of nature's boundless beauty. Submerging beneath Hawaiian waves reveals another enchanting scene—a young Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), surrounded by turquoise hues that seem to stretch endlessly across this open expanse. Continuing our journey through Hawaii's open ocean brings us face-to-face with more Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata). Their sleek bodies effortlessly glide through crystal-clear waters, showcasing their natural grace and agility. A heartwarming moment unfolds off Maui as we witness a breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae), born during the 2022 season. This awe-inspiring event serves as a reminder of new beginnings and hope for these incredible creatures.