Balaenoptera Collection

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath ocean surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Illustration of Minke Whale (Balaenoptera) using blowhole on surface of water

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) near surface. Pico Island, Azores, Portugal. May

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) underwater, Coronado Islands, Baja California, Mexico, Eastern Pacific Ocean

Pygmy blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) subspecies of blue whale, diving downwards, Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean. Endangered species

North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis (endangered) and blue whale or fin whale
FLO4654974 North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis (endangered) and blue whale or fin whale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swims beneath the surface of the ocean. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka

Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lunge-feeding, with mouth open and throat pouch distended, southern Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Baja California, Mexico

Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing, aerial shot, Baja California, Mexico

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera edeni) aerial view, Baja California, Mexico

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) just below surface, south Barcelona coast, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) with ctenophore in front of its mouth, south Barcelona coast, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Minke whale (Baelanoptera acutorostrata) breaching, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath the surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera edeni) Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean

Dwarf Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Coral Sea

Tail of Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda). This may be the pygmy sub-species of blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus. Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming, Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. March

Brydeas whale (Balaenoptera edeni edeni) adult female feeding at surface on anchovies
Brydes whale (Balaenoptera edeni edeni) adult female feeding at surface on anchovies with her calf. Gulf of Thailand, Pacific

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming ins motion, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera brydei) feeding. Tenerife, Canary Islands

RF - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving vertically down into the ocean to feed. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Aerial view Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) lunge-feeding in the southern Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Baja California, Mexico

Minke whale ( Balaenoptera acutorostrata) breaching, Bay of Fundy, Canada, July

Fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus (endangered) and bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus
FLO4691209 Fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus (endangered) and bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of

Tail fluke of Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving. Azores, Atlantic Ocean

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Vertebrae of a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lies on a snow-covered beach one year after its death, glacier in distance. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Vertebrae of a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lies on a beach one year after its death, glacier in distance. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) boar feeds on a submerged fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcass. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult swims next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae on a rocky beach. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae on a rocky beach. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Spitsbergen, Sallyhammna. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult next to a dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertebrae on a rocky beach. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, and seagulls scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, group scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, group scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, group scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, pair of adults scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Ivory gull, Pageophilia eburnea, scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Ivory gull, Pageophilia eburnea, adults scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, adult scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, and seagulls scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, and seagulls scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, group scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, seagulls and ivory gulls scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) unrelated subadults fight with one another over the carcass of the dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Ivory gull, Pageophilia eburnea, scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, adult scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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"Balaenoptera: Majestic Giants of the Ocean" Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Balaenoptera, a genus of whales that grace our oceans with their presence. From the gentle Minke Whale using its blowhole to breathe on the water's surface, to the magnificent Fin Whale near Pico Island in Portugal, these creatures captivate us with their grandeur. Diving beneath the ocean's surface, we catch a glimpse of the elusive Blue Whale as it explores the depths off Sri Lanka and Baja California. Its massive form gliding gracefully through underwater landscapes leaves us breathless. And let us not forget its pygmy counterpart, diving downwards into unknown territories. As we peer below from an aerial view, we witness nature's spectacle unfold before our eyes. The Fin Whale lunges forward with mouth open wide, engulfing its prey in one swift motion. Aerial shots reveal groups of Blue Whales surfacing together off Baja California - a sight that reminds us just how small we are in comparison. Even Brydes Whales make an appearance from above as they navigate through Mexican waters along Baja California. With each sighting comes a renewed sense of wonder at these incredible beings who call our oceans home. The Barcelona coast becomes a stage for both Fin Whales and their delicate interaction with ctenophores floating in front of their mouths - an intricate dance between predator and prey that showcases nature's balance. And finally, behold. The Minke Whale breaches out of Canada's Bay of Fundy like a true acrobat - reminding us all to embrace life's moments with joy and exuberance. In every image captured here lies an invitation to explore further into this world beneath waves; where balaenopteras reign supreme as majestic giants ruling over vast expanses of blue. Let them inspire you to protect and cherish our precious marine ecosystems for generations to come.