1116-31118 - Hawaii, Breaching Humpback whale, (Megaptera novaeangliae).

1116-30321 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale fluking its tail in golden sunset.

1112-273 - Adult blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), southern Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

1112-272 - Blue whale cow (Balaenoptera musculus) and calf, southern Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

1112-271 - Adult blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), southern Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

908-20 - Whale Shark (Rhinicodon Typus) Seychelles, Indian Ocean

939-11 - Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) wth tail flukes high in the air. Alaska

1074-29 - A rare, aerial view of a Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing near whale-watching boat in the fjords, near Husavik, on the north coast of Iceland.

1074-26 - Whale-watchers photographing a Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) as it surfaces, showing interest in the boat. Husavik, Iceland

1074-21 - A rare, aerial view of Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing near whale-watching boat in the fjords, near Husavik, on the north coast of Iceland.

1074-25 - Whale-watchers photographing a Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) as it surfaces close by with the blow visible. Husavik, Iceland

1012-5 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) two swimming away from camera, one surfacing to breathe. Hawaii.

1036-217 - Upper and lower jaw bones (+ one rib) of a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) at an old whaling station. BBC Broadcaster John Craven for scale. Snaefellsness Peninsular, Iceland.

1012-16 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) travelling pod in dappled light near to surface. Hawaii.

1036-260 - Blue whale surfacing in front of tourists on a SeaTours trip. Olafsvik, Iceland.

1012-186 - Short-finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) large pod. Azores, Portugal, Atlantic

1012-8 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) two travelling away from camera in dappled light. Hawaii.

1036-216 - Upper and lower jaw bones (+ one rib) of a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) at an old whaling station. Snaefellsness Peninsular, Iceland.

1036-146 - Blue whale blowing at surface (Balaenoptera musculus) Fulmar caught in spray, West of Iceland

1012-6 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) a travelling pod. Hawaii.

1036-140 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing. Monterey, USA.

1012-12 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) side view, showing characterisitic long pectoral fins Hawaii.

1012-14 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) mating pair. Hawaii.

1012-10 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) travelling pod in dappled light, sowing characteristic long pectoral fins. Hawaii.

1012-11 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) travelling pod in dappled light. Hawaii.

1012-9 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) travelling pod in dappled light, sowing characteristic long pectoral fins. Hawaii.

1012-13 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) pod with snorkeller. Hawaii.

1012-156 - Pico Mountain and whale watchers on zodiac. Azores, Portugal, Atlantic

1012-7 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) showing characteristic white lips. Hawaii.

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

1036-144 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera muscularis) showing characteristic column of spray as it breaths. Aerial photograph. Husavik, Iceland (RR)

1012-200 - Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) and Cobias (Rachycentron canadus). Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

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1036-143 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera muscularis) surfacing to breath. Aerial photograph. Husavik, Iceland (RR)

1012-15 - Pygmy killer whale (Feresa attenuata) travelling pod in dappled light. Hawaii.

1036-141 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) with vapour from recent blow. Large splash guard visible around open blow holes Monterey, USA

1036-142 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing with long back and characteristically small dorsal visible. West of Iceland.

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

931-113 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The typically mottled skin colouring of a blue whale and an equally typical dorsal fin. 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.

931-140 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). The tail of a blue whale. Gulf of California.

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.

1034-22 - Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) cow and calf, underwater, Tonga, South Pacific

931-124 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The huge tail stock of a blue whale showing lots of round scars thought to be from cookie cutter sharks. The tiny dorsal fin is clealry visible to the left. Gulf of California.

931-104 - Close up of a blue whales massive blow (Balaenoptera musculus). (A4 only).

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.

931-514 - Melon headed whales (Electra dolphin) . A melon headed whale and cloud reflections. Eastern Caribbean

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.

931-123 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A view down the back of a blue whale showing the typical colouration. Gulf of California.

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

931-137 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). The tail of a blue whale can be up to 20ft across. Gulf of California.

931-116 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The back and blowholes of a blue whale at dawn. 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

985-23 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) lunge feeding at the surface. The whale is upside down to the visible part is the lower jaw upside down. Monterey Bay, California, USA

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

931-243 - Short finned pilot whale (globicephala macrorynchus) A cluster of pilot whales descending into the blue. Canary Islands. (rr)

931-118 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The tail of a blue whale showing clear damage to one fluke, a large part of which is missing. Gulf of California.

1034-23 - Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) cow and calf, underwater, Tonga, South Pacific

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.

931-138 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale tail in the afternoon light. Gulf of California.

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

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

931-160 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A very slow moving very relaxed blue whale passes a tourist boat. 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.

931-493 - Melon headed whales (Electra dolphin) . A melon headed whale begins a dive away from the sunlight. Eastern Caribbean

931-134 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). The tail stock and tail of a blue whale. Gulf of California.

931-107 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A typically view of a very relaxed blue whale tail as it begins a shallow dive. 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

931-132 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale tail. Gulf of California.

931-103 - The blow of a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). Gulf of California. (A4 only).

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

931-513 - Melon headed whales (Electra dolphin) . A melon headed whale. Eastern Caribbean

931-110 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A classic view of a blue whale. Gulf of California.

931-119 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The huge tail of a blue whale raised high before a deep dive. Gulf of California.

931-120 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus).The massive vertebrae of a blue whale, seen here from the rear. Gulf of California.

931-114 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The blows of two blue whales, an adult and a juvenile. Gulf of California.

931-163 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale tail enthralls watching tourists. Gulf of California.

931-135 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale tail. Gulf of California.

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

931-121 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale tail as it leaves the water prior to diving. Gulf of California.

931-131 - Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). Blowhole and part of back of a blue whale. Gulf of California.

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.

931-112 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale making good speed pushes water before it. Gulf of California.

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

931-111 - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A close up of the top of a blue whales head. On the front lip can be seen a small fish which live on the whale. 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.