1112-6890 - A pair of adult fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, United States of America, North America

1112-6410 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), feeding on krill near Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

1112-6407 - Adult fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), feeding on krill near Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

1112-6413 - Adult fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), feeding on krill near Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

1112-6408 - Adult fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), feeding on krill near Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

1112-6411 - Adult fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), feeding on krill near Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

1112-6409 - Adult fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), feeding on krill near Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

1112-6412 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), feeding on krill near Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

860-290418 - Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) is the largest baleen whale found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the world?s second largest cetacean, after the blue whale. Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, Mediterranean Sea

860-290420 - Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) is the largest baleen whale found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the world?s second largest cetacean, after the blue whale. Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, Mediterranean Sea

860-290419 - Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) is the largest baleen whale found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the world?s second largest cetacean, after the blue whale. Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, Mediterranean Sea

860-290421 - Snorkeler and fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) is the largest baleen whale found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the world?s second largest cetacean, after the blue whale. Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, Mediterranean Sea

1112-5954 - A pair of adult fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), surfacing off Point Wild, Elephant Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

1112-5610 - Adult fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing in Loreto Bay National Park, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

1112-4692 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), surfacing near Point Wild, Elephant Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

917-610 - Fin Whale, Balaenoptera physalus, surfacing, near Pico, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

917-616 - Fin Whale, Balaenoptera physalus, surfacing at speed, blowing, showing jaw line, mouth, blowhole, Pico, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

860-285264 - Lunge feeding fin whales, Gulf of California

1112-2516 - Possible cow and calf fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing near Hornsund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1112-2517 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing near Hornsund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1112-2518 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing near Hornsund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1112-2585 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing off the bow of the National Geographic Explorer, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

971-60 - Lunge-feeding fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) showing distended throat grooves, Northeast Atlantic, off Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1112-1202 - Adult fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing off the west coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1112-1203 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing off the west coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1112-1199 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing near Gosbergkilen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1112-1201 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing near Gosbergkilen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1112-1200 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing near Gosbergkilen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

990-181 - A group of Finback whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfaces right beside two whale watching boats. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-173 - Tall dorsal fin of a Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) which is located far back along the dorsal ridge. This prominent feature is often used for identification. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-171 - Tiny water droplets catch the last light of the setting sun as this Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) exhales blasting the air compressed in its huge lungs high into the air. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-172 - Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) arching its back in order to dive showing its tall dorsal fin and patches of green algae that cover its back. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-174 - The white tip of a Finback whaleÌs (Balaenoptera physalus) snout showing a distinctive characteristic of this species; the lower right jaw is white in colour whereas the left side is dark. Gasp», Canada

990-175 - Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) might be seen alone or in pairs but often form groups of more than a dozen animals in order to hunt fish. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada (RR)

1112-783 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), Sorkapp, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1112-784 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), Sorkapp, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1112-459 - Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), Vikingbukta, Northeast Greenland, Polar Regions

1112-458 - Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), Vikingbukta, Northeast Greenland, Polar Regions

1112-275 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

1112-274 - Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), Los Islotes, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

917-506 - Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal, Europe

947-34 - Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

947-29 - Aerial view of Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

947-32 - Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

947-70 - Three Finback whales. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

947-30 - Aerial view of Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

947-28 - Aerial view of Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

947-27 - Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

947-31 - Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

947-26 - Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

947-33 - Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

1074-27 - Whale-watchers leaning over a Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) as it surfaces (2 of 2 images). Husavik, Iceland

1036-136 - Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) showing the chevron markings on its flanks. Bay of Biscay, SW Europe. (RR)

1036-139 - Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) showing throat grooves during a feeding lunge at the surface. Cape Cod, USA.

1036-137 - Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) with water vapour from blow and blow hole visible. Bay of Biscay, SW Europe. (RR)

1012-130 - Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus). Azores, Portugal, Atlantic

1036-135 - Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lunge feeding

1036-138 - Fin whale fluke print, or 'foot print', caused by the powerful up stroke of a whale's tail while it is still near the surface (Balaenoptera physalus) . Bay of Biscay, SW (RR)

931-333 - Fin whale (balaenoptera physalus) The blow of a fin whale. Gulf of California.

931-325 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A close up view of a blue whale blow.The Gulf of California.

917-357 - Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) breaching, extremely rare unusual image. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This Blue Whale was engaging in courting/fighting behaviour with another Blue Whale. Both animals were moving much faster than normal, chasing each other, & breaching repeatedly.

931-362 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale passes beside a tourist boat. Gulf of California.

931-355 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) The tail of a diving blue whale in a silky sea. Gulf of California.

931-365 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) The mysterious shape of a blue whale looms out of the depths. Gulf of California.

917-403 - Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) surfacing. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean.

931-216 - Blue whales (balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California.The barnacles on the oddly shaped dorsal fin of a blue whale and an attendant remora.

931-368 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale afloat in a calm and silky sea. Gulf of California.

931-454 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale in front of isla Carmen. Gulf of California.

931-367 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale with a very distinct tail. Gulf of California.

931-311 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale tail stock as the animal dives. The Gulf of California.

931-327 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale tail. The Gulf of California.

931-220 - Fin whale (balaenoptera physalus) Gulf of California.The blow of a fin whale is almost as tall as a blue whale blow and hard to distinguish at a distance, here the fin gives it away.

931-282 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale raises its tail alongside a tourist in a small boat.The Gulf of California.

931-278 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale blow at sunset. The Gulf of California.

931-255 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus)The tail of a blue whale. The Sea of Cortes

931-175 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California. Two young blue whales cavorting in the late afternoon.

931-100 - Fin whale and Humpback whale Two different species of whale travelling together. Gulf of California. (RR)

931-320 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale passes underneath tourists in a small boat. The Gulf of California.

931-363 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale being photgraphed with a variety of device. Gulf of California.

931-195 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California.At susnet a blue whale tail.

931-99 - Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) showing white lower jaw in calm sea. Gulf of California. (RR)

931-316 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale tail and attached barnacles.The Gulf of California.

931-224 - Fin whale (balaenoptera physalus) Gulf of California.The blowholes of a fin whale.

931-326 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) Water drips from the tail of a diving blue whale.The Gulf of California.

931-312 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A submerging blue whale head.The Gulf of California.

931-354 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale tail at evening. Gulf of California.

931-254 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) The tail of a blue whale beside a whale watching boat on a foggy day. The Sea of Cortes

931-178 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California. A diving blue whale hoists its tail high into the midday sky.

931-221 - Fin whale (balaenoptera physalus) Gulf of California.A fin whale blow and back.

931-176 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California. A typical view of blue whale blows as they forage for food.

931-174 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California. The raised tail of a blue whale.

931-353 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A blue whale tail late in the evening. Gulf of California.

931-286 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) Tourists photographing a blue whale. The Gulf of California.

931-364 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A surfacing blue whale showing the pectoral fin. Gulf of California.

931-172 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California. A very relaxed blue whale surfaces right alongside a tourist boat, note the pronounced vertebrae.

931-212 - Blue whales (balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California. A rather wistful view of a blue whale at sundown.

931-285 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) The tail of a blue whale. The Gulf of California.

931-232 - Blue whales (balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California.A surfacing blue whale, its mouth, blowholes and fins clearly visible.

931-402 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus) A delighted photographer with a blue whale tail streaming water right in front of him. Gulf of California.

931-177 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California.A blue whale with a sailing boat in the background.