Surfacing Collection (#2)

Harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) - rare picture of small group Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada

Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) surfacing Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada

Pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) just below surface, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) resting just beneath surface, Faial Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean July

Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) surfacing, South Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean, July

Type 1 North-east Atlantic Killer whale / Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing, Snaefellsnes Peninsua, western Iceland, January

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

Aerial view of Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) travelling up lead, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Canadian high Arctic

Orca / Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January. Cetaceans are attracted to this area to feed on the large numbers of spawning Herring fish

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) breaking surface with mouth open. Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) breaching, San Ignacio Lagoon, El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, March

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) with fishing net damage around throat, Pearl River Estuary, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin ( Sousa chinensis) surfacing, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Minke whale (Baelanoptera acutorostrata) breaching, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Harbour porpoise, (Phocoena phocoena) porpoising, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, August

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Prince William Sound, Alaska, July

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail slapping, tail lob, lobtailing. Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, July

Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) pod surfacing, tusk visible, Arctic Bay, Baffin Island, Canada, June

Pod of Risso Dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Baja California, Mexico

Large pod of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising over waves during annual sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa

Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) breaking the surface and leaping from the water. Off Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) juvenile, without spots, porposing, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) female, stationary with calf heading to surface for breath of air. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Humpback whales (Megaptera novangliaea) pod engaged in social foraging by herding herring and other fish with bubble net feeding technique, Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA July

Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) swimming in coastal waters, aerial view. Vrangel Bay, Primorsky Krai, Russia. August 2019

Head of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) showing callosities, pathches of roughened skin that are unique to each whale. Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. IUCN Status: Endangered

North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) tail fluke, diving to feed in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. Endangered species. July

Munks mobula ray / Devilray (Mobula munkiana) leaping out of the water, Sea of Cortez, Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico, February

Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) close up of dolphin surfing at speed, Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) in the strait of Gibraltar, Spain

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) mother and calf porpoising during annual Sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa, June

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who watch for herrings (Clupea harengus) left after they have fed, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway

Bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising during annual sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa. June

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) surfacing, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Minke whale ( Balaenoptera acutorostrata) breaching, Bay of Fundy, Canada, July

Long beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis) pod porpoising Baja California, Mexico

Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) pair in mating ritual, Atlantic ocean, Portugal, July

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

White-beaked dolphin (Lagenorhynchus albirostris) porpoising, Varangerfjorden, Finnmark, Norway. March

Split level image of Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) breaking surface at dusk. Grand Bahama, Bahamas. Digitally manipulated image

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) male surfacing in ice hole, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, Antarctica, November 2008

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing, rostrum above surface, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, November

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

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

HMS Talent Surfacing Drills
Royal Navy submarine HMS Talent conducts surfacing drills in the Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland in December 2009

A pod of humpback whales bubble-net feeding in the Inside Passage

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"Surfacing: A Glimpse into the Hidden World Below" Dive deep into the mysterious realm beneath the waves, where creatures both majestic and fearsome emerge from the depths. Witness as a Great White Shark, its powerful jaws agape, reveals its awe-inspiring presence in South Australia's waters. Like something out of Jules Verne's imagination, the Nautilus submarine emerges gracefully, showcasing its sleek design and technological marvels. But it is not just predators that grace us with their surfacing. The humble Common Mole reminds us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. The Great White Shark once again captivates our attention as we get an up-close look at its formidable mouth - a testament to nature's perfect predator. In an extraordinary display of unity, Killer Whales gather together to form a "superpod, " demonstrating their intelligence and social bonds off British Columbia's Johnstone Strait. Venturing further north to Canada's Arctic region, we encounter the mystical Narwhal - known for its long tusk that pierces through icy waters like a mythical unicorn of the sea. Returning to Killer Whales yet again, these magnificent creatures showcase their elegance and power as they breach above water in a breathtaking display off distant shores. A change of pace brings us face-to-face with Beluga Whales gliding gracefully through Canadian Arctic waters. Their pure white bodies stand out against the icy backdrop, creating an ethereal sight to behold. Heading towards warmer climates in Hawaii's Pacific Ocean, we encounter Green Sea Turtles basking near the surface. These ancient reptiles remind us of resilience and harmony within marine ecosystems. Finally, our journey concludes with one of Earth's largest inhabitants -the Blue Whale. Its massive body breaks through Gulf of California’s surface.