Surfacing Collection (#3)

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

Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) engaged in spinning manoeuvre, Sri Lanka. Composite sequence of images

Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gathering at Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA. Endangered

Southern right whale (Eubalaena Australis) tail fluke breaching the ocean surface against a golden sunset, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming towards sea surface. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming to the surface and forming whirlpools with its flippers, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) coming to the surface and forming a whirlpool with its flipper, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male and female engaging in courtship, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) creating bubble arc with fin at waters surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) juvenile, jumping and playing in ocean, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos National Park, Pacific Ocean. Endangered

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Manabi, Ecuador, Pacific Ocean

Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) tail slapping, Sea of Okhotsk, Russia

Southern humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) breaching. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) juvenile surfacing next to its mother, Sri Lanka

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) leaping out of the surf, South Africa, Indian Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) female breaching together with her male calf. The calf had a large wound on his left peduncle area, one that appeared to be the result of a large bite

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) executing a forward face-flop breach, Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult female breaching, Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific sequence 1/3

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tail slapping, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit. January

Two Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata) side by side, porpoising. Both animals have wounds on their bodies inflicted by Cookie cutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis), Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Common dolphin pod (Delphinus delphis) jporposing, Horta island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Juvenile Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming up to the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata), juvenile, leaping out of the ocean, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), an endangered species, on the surface for a breath off West Maui, Hawaii; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

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Antarctica, Anvers Island, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) swims at surface in Fournier Bay Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Anvers Island, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) swims at surface in Fournier Bay Date: 19/02/2005

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Antarctica, Anvers Island, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) swims at surface in Fournier Bay Date: 19/02/2005

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Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) in ice water, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) swimming in pond covered with green leaves Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) swimming in pond covered with green leaves Date: 19/02/2005

Where are your Ships? illustration from a German magazine, Simplicissimus, c. 1915 (litho)
STC70186 Where are your Ships? illustration from a German magazine, Simplicissimus, c.1915 (litho) by Thony, Eduard (1866-1950); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Modern British Submarine (surfacing) with midget Submarine in foreground (colour litho)
7184078 Modern British Submarine (surfacing) with midget Submarine in foreground (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Breaching Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is in front of the island of Lanai, Hawaii; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

Turtle swimming below the surface of the water and looking at the camera, Hawaii, USA
Close-up view of a Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming towards the camera under the surface with reflection in the water and looking at the camera; Hawaii, United States of America

Giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) surfacing from river, Pocone, Brazil

Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) porpoising at the surface to breathe, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) leaping out of sea, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) underwater shot of tail fluke of surfacing whale, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable (IUCN). Photo taken under permit

Commersons dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) surfing, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

S. P. C. A. Gravel Truck, Philadelphia, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
AKM203529 S.P.C.A. Gravel Truck, Philadelphia, c.1920 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; ePhiladelphia History Museum at

A view of the portico of St Martins Church (engraving)
582996 A view of the portico of St Martins Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The secrets of a vat of tar (colour litho)
3099312 The secrets of a vat of tar (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The secrets of a vat of tar)

A strange clash in the middle of the Ocean (colour litho)
2808874 A strange clash in the middle of the Ocean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange clash in the middle of the ocean)

Orca (Orcinus orca) swimming in sea surrounded by mountains at sunset, Iceland, January

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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.