990-147 - The purging water almost reaches the photographers camera. Closeup of an oblique lunge of a surface feeding Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-142 - Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) swimming into a path of light created on the watervs surface by the setting sun. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada. Sequence 1/2.

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

990-136 - The female Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) named Tic-Tac-Toe, a regular visitor to the area, breaches close to the research vessel. Out of joy, to fool around, or simply to impress people or her companion Siam? St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Sequence 2/3.

990-124 - Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) arching its back to dive just as its giant relatives do. However, these small cetaceans donÃŒt dive as deep. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada (RR)

990-144 - Surfacing sequence of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) which is following the research vessel. Such friendly whales are most often curious juveniles which love to take a break from their main activity, feeding. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Sequence 3/6.

990-138 - The Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) named Tic-Tac-Toe and Siam diving in close proximity to kayakers who will certainly always remember this very special encounter with these giants. The absence of an engine might make it difficult for whales to perceive kayakers. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-156 - What is more beautiful? The harmonically formed tip of the Minke whaleÃŒs (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) snout or the water bubble along its lips? St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-140 - Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing in the green coloured water. Although exposed, she still has both blowholes tightly closed. Note the pronounced ridge on the rostrum, a main feature of rorqual whales. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Sequence 1/2.

990-125 - Very rare photograph of a curious Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) visiting the research vessel. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada (RR)

990-163 - She canÃŒt be more trusting than that. A curious Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) has turned upside down exposing her white belly, navel and genital slits to the photographer. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-141 - A beautiful and powerful cloud formation above the surfacing Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-165 - Oblique lunge of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) named Crowsfoot who has performed all feeding manoeuvre types known from the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-152 - Two Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing as a pair. Whales migrating to the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada, have to share their summer feeding ground with numerous freighters along the international seaway which connects Quebec City with the Atlantic ocean.

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

990-143 - Friendly Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing laterally and curiously approaching the research vessel. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-169 - Like a piece of art thousands of waterdrops cover the expanded belly of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) performing a ventral arc. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-130 - A surfacing beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas). Note the open blowhole, eye, distinctive lips, and pronounced forehed. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Sequence 2/3.

990-135 - The Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) named Tic-Tac-Toe leaps out of the water right beside the research boat taking a close look at the photographer. 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

990-154 - Unusual scratches and impermanent patches on the skin of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) known as Otter who was first identified in the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada, in 1996.

990-157 - The pointy snout of a surfacing Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) keeping its blowholes tightly closed until the moment they break the surface. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-176 - The impressive tail stock of this Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) carries huge muscle bands which lead to the horizontal flukes. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-149 - Closeup of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) showing the beautiful pattern of parallel grooves near the tip of the snout. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-158 - Even in conditions with little visibility, the white flipper band of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) shines through the water of the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-151 - The result of a strong head slap of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Such a splash supposedly scares shoaling fish that are known to cluster when threatened. St. Lawrence estuary, 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)

1113-92924 - Sperm Whale Eye, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92921 - Social bahavior of Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92906 - Skin diver strokes Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92907 - Sperm Whale and Skin diver, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92922 - Social bahavior of Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92914 - Social bahavior of Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92918 - Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92913 - Social bahavior of Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92912 - Social bahavior of Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92925 - Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92908 - Sperm Whale and Skin diver, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92923 - Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1113-92920 - Sperm Whale Mother and Calf, Physeter macrocephalus, Caribbean Sea, Dominica, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, Carribean, West Indies, Central America, North America

1112-579 - Adult Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii), Rio Deseado, Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

1112-582 - Adult Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii), Rio Deseado, Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

1113-84093 - Beluga whale in seen through window, Delphinapterus leucas, USA, California, San Diego, SeaWorld

1113-84097 - Spectators viewing bottle-nosed dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, USA, California, San Diego, SeaWorld

1113-84095 - Bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, USA, California, San Diego, SeaWorld

1113-84094 - Child looking at Beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, USA, California, San Diego, SeaWorld

1113-80083 - Humpback whale, mother and calf, Megaptera novaeangliae, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Rurutu, Pacific Ocean

1113-22845 - Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, Stenella frontalis, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

1113-27249 - Sperm Whale, Physeter catodon, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, Dominica

1113-27247 - Sperm Whale, Physeter catodon, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, Dominica

1113-22853 - Sperm Whale plays with Plastic Waste, Physeter catodon, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

1113-22852 - Young Sperm Whale, Physeter catodon, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

1113-22854 - Sperm Whale, Physeter catodon, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

1113-22844 - Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, Stenella frontalis, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

1116-30333 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale breaching with island in the background.

1116-30336 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale breaching with island in the background.

1116-34331 - Alaska, Inside Passage, Tongass National Forest, Fluke of a humpback whale.

1116-30318 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale fluking its tail.

1116-30326 - Hawaii, Maui, Close-up of Humpback whale near the oceans surface.

1116-30317 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale fluking its tail.

1116-29310 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale breaching.

1116-34342 - Alaska, Inside Passage, Tongass National Forest, humpback whale breaching.

1116-30334 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale breaching with island in the background.

1116-30324 - Hawaii, Maui, Close-up of Humpback whale near the oceans surface.

1116-29862 - Hawaii, Maui, Close-up of Humpback whale near the oceans surface.

1116-30319 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale fluking its tail.

1116-30323 - Hawaii, Maui, Close-up of Humpback whale near the oceans surface.

1116-34361 - Alaska, Inside Passage, Tongass National Forest, two humpback whales surfacing.

1116-34350 - Hawaii, Humpback whale (megaptera novaeangliae) swimming in deep blue ocean.

1116-30328 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale breaching with island in the background.

1116-30335 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale breaching with island in the background.

1116-30329 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale breaching.

1116-34338 - Alaska, Inside Passage, Tongass National Forest, humpback whale breaching.

1116-30337 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale breaching.

1116-34335 - Alaska, Inside Passage, Tongass National Forest, Fluke of a humpback whale at sunset.

1116-34356 - Alaska, Panhandle, Inside Passage. 2 Humpback whales fluke by a fiery sunset.

1116-30325 - Hawaii, Maui, Close-up of Humpback whale near the oceans surface.

1116-30327 - Hawaii, Maui, Close-up of Humpback whale near the oceans surface.

1116-29863 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale breaching with island in the background.

1116-30316 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale fluking its tail.

1116-29308 - Hawaii, Oahu, Sea Life Park, Three Bottlenose Dolphins catching their meal.

1116-30320 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale fluking its tail.

1116-30332 - Hawaii, Maui, Kaanapali, Humpback whale breaching with island in the background.

1116-30322 - Hawaii, Maui, Humpback whale fluking its tail.

1116-34911 - Bottle Nose Dolphin, head out of water in captivity

1116-34339 - Alaska, Inside Passage, Tongass National Forest, humpback whale breaching.

1116-35245 - Alaska, Panhandle, Inside Passage, humpback whale breaching.

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

1116-7818 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Two Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Jumping Out Of The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7831 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Three Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Jumping Out Of The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7834 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Two Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Jumping Out Of The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7815 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Two Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Jumping Out Of The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7817 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Two Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Jumping Out Of The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7823 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; A Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus) Swimming In The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7822 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Two Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Swimming In The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7819 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; A Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus) Jumping Out Of The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7829 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; A Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus) Jumping Out Of The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7734 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Jumping Together In The Caribbean Sea

1116-7830 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; Two Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) Jumping Out Of The Water At Anthony's Key Resort

1116-7825 - Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; A Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus) In The Water At Anthony's Key Resort