Surfacing Collection (#5)

Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaps out of the Pacific ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

Young Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

Curious young Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

This breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) was born in the 2022 season off Maui, Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifts its flukes as it feeds in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Eagle Glacier and Coast Range in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Silhouette of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lobbing its flukes in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaping out of the Pacific Ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

The scared tail of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) as it dives off the coast of Lanai, Hawaii; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

A close look at the dorsal fin and scars on the side of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) as it breaks the surface; Hawaii, United States of America

This breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) is likely around one month old and testing out its leaping capabilities; Hawaii, United States of America

This Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) is breaching off the island of Maui, Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

Humpback whale lifting its fluke while feeding in the Lynn Canal at sunset, SE Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifting its fluke as it feeds in the Lynn Canal at sunset; Southeast Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Humpback Whale Surfacing
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing at sunset, with water flowing off its fluke and the silhouetted Chilkat Mountains in the background, Lynn Canal, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA; Alaska

Pod of Killer whales off the coast of Alaska
Pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) traveling in the Lynn Canal with the Coastal Range in the background, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

A killer whales, Orcinus orca, swimming on the surface

Biggs Killer whales or Orcas at sunset, San Juan Islands, Washington
Biggs Killer whales or Orca (Orcinus orca) swim toward a colorful sunset in the San Juan Islands; Washington, United States of America

Fluke of a Sperm Whale, Sri Lanka
Fluke of a Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) splashing water at the surface of the ocean; Sri Lanka

Two dolphins leaping out of the water side by side
Two Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) leaping out of the blue ocean water side by side; Hawaii, United States of America

Humpback whale fluke at the surface of water at dusk, Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) fluke at the surface of water at dusk; Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Silhouette of Chilkat Mountains and an orca with a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water in the Lynn Canal and a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight with the Chilkat Mountains in the background at

Silhouette of an orca with dorsal fin up and a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water on the Lynn Canal with a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight; Inside Passage, Alaska

Pod of Orca whales surfacing, Alaska, USA
A pod of Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing with their fins at the surface of the bright blue ocean water of the Lynn Canal and the snowy mountains along the coastline in the background, Inside Passage

Humpback Whale Feeding
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing at sunset, with water flowing off its fluke and the silhouetted Chilkat Mountains in the background, Lynn Canal, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA; Alaska

Humpback Whale diving in Cierva Cove, Antarctica
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) diving in Cierva Cove; Antarctica

Breaching Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii, USA
Breaching Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) with pectoral fins extended; Hawaii, United States of America

Dolphin leaping from the ocean, Roatan, Honduras
Dolphin breaching from the Caribbean Sea; Roatan, Honduras

Killer whale surfacing at sunset, Alaska, USA
Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) jumps from the surface of the water in Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background at sunset; Alaska, United States of America

View from above of a killer whale spraying through its blowhole

Humpback whale fluke surfacing in the water of the Southern Ocean, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
The tail of a humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, off the Antarctic Peninsula

Family group, killer whale calf, orca, Johnstone Strait, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Family group, killer whale calf, orca (Orcinus orca), Johnstone Strait near Robson Bight (Michael Biggs) Ecological Reserve; Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Two humpback whales surfacing the water of the Southern Ocean off of Antarctica
Close-up portrait of two humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing and splashing in the water of the Southern Ocean off of Antarctica; Southern Ocean, Antarctica

Glaucous-wing Gull over Humpback Whales bubble-net feeding, Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA
Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) over bubble-net feeding Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae); Chatham Strait, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, United States of America

Saltwater crocodile opens its jaws as emerges from the Hunter River, The Kimberley, Australia
A saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) opens its jaws as it erupts out of the Hunter River, part of the Kimberley Region; Western Australia, Australia

Orca whales blowing water with the Coast Mountains in the background, Alaska, USA
Orca whales (Orcinus orca) from AF22 Pod, blowing water reflected in the sunlight in the Lynn Canal with the Coast Mountain Range in the background; Admiralty Island, Alaska, United States of America

Humpback whale breaching the calm waters of Frederick Sound, Admiralty Island, Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching the calm waters of the Inside Passage at Frederick Sound; Admiralty Island, Alaska, USA

Humpback whale breaching the water close to shore at the Inside Passage, SE Alaska, Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching the water close to shore at the Inside Passage; South East Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Humpback whales tail sticking up out of the water with sunset glowing behind mountains, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of the flukes of a humpback whales tail (Megaptera novaeangliae) sticking up out of the water with the golden glow of the last light of sunset reflected over the Chilkat Mountains; Lynn

An orca whale swims in the Inside Passage of the Lynn Canal at sunset, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca whale (Orcinus orca) swimming in the water way of the Inside Passage at Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background, covered in the pink hues of the sunset; Juneau

Sunrise with an orange sky over the North Sea, Netherlands

Humpback whale surfacing at sunset, Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaches at sunset, Lynn Canal, Inside Passage, with Chilkat Mountains in the background; Alaska, United States of America

Humpback whales, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing in Inside Passage in the Lynn Canal under the glow of the setting sun; Alaska, United States of America

Orca spyhopping, Inside Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA
An Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a killer whale, spyhopping to get an above surface view of its surroundings, Chatham Strait, Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Spinner Dolphins, Hawaii, USA
Two Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) off the island of Lanai; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

Killer Whale, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing beside the Chilkat Mountains at sunset, Lynn Canal, Inside Passage; Alaska, United States of America

Spinner Dolphins, Pacific Ocean, Hawaii, USA
Three spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) leap out of the Pacific Ocean off the island of Lanai; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

Young humpback whale head lunge
Young Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) head lunge; Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Orca whale pod in Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Chatham Strait at sunset, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Humpback whale fluke at sunset
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) fluke silhouette at sunset, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

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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.