Surfacing Collection (#7)

Bottlenose dolphin - jumping out of the water (Tursiops truncatus). Distribution: Worldwide except polar regions

The Gentle Art of Excavating - a specially designed skimmer
The beginning of a garden suburb. Excavating a new road with a specially designed skimmer, a typically rickety contraption from the inventive mind of gadget king, William Heath Robinson. Date: c.1938

Two orca whales pass near an iceberg in the north Arctic Ocean
Two bull killer whales pass near an iceberg in the north Arctic Ccean

Sailors aboard the attack submarine USS Newport News
Atlantic Ocean, January 13, 2011 - Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) render honors as the submarine passes the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise

Starboard bow view of Attack Submarine, USS Los Angeles
Starboard bow view of the US Navy Los Angeles Class: Attack Submarine, USS Los Angeles (SSN-688) underway off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

The fast attack submarine USS Salt Lake City
Apra Harbor, Guam, May 23, 2002 - The fast attack submarine USS Salt Lake City (SSN-716) transits the mouth of Apra Harbor for a short port visit in Guam

The Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter underway during
Groton, Connecticut, February 3, 2005 - The Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), underway during sea trials

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Great White Shark - man reaching out to touch nose. (Carcharodon carcharias) Date:

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Dwarf Minke Whale (possible sub-species of common minke whale) - surfacing next to snorkeller (tied to rope attached to dive boat in strong current) (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Date:

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Blue WHALE - blowing at surface (Balaenoptera musculus) Date:

Adult white-beaked dolphin (Lagenorhynchus albirostris) off the west coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult, breaching at surface of sea, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Great White Shark VT 8211 Coming out of water with mouth open - South Australia Carcharodon carcharias © Valerie &
VT-8211 Great White / White / White Pointer SHARK - head emerging from water, mouth open. South Australia Carcharodon carcharias Distribution: Worldwide

Killer whale / Orca - Spyhopping Photographed in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada AM 857
FG-4814 Killer whale / Orca - Spyhopping Photographed in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

HUMPBACK WHALES - five migrating in shallow water
JPF-25493 HUMPBACK WHALES - five migrating in shallow water Fraser Island Australia Megaptera Novaengliae Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

French naval exercises, 1908. The submarine Dorade surfacing to tell a nearby ironclad that she has been sunk. Illustration from Le Petit Journal. (Paris, 1908)

Men engaged in roadworks with a lorry alongside. Date: circa 1930s

Kotten Granite Surfacing Machine, New York, USA. Showing CE Abaire Date: 1900s

Crocodile - Just appearing from water (Crocodylus niloticus). Katavi National Park, Tanzania, Africa

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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.