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Balaenoptera Physalus Collection

The majestic Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) gracefully emerges near the surface, showcasing its immense size and beauty against the backdrop of Pico Island in Azores

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) near surface. Pico Island, Azores, Portugal. May

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

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Three Finback whales. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

Three Finback whales. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)
Gulf of Maine Prod / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis (endangered) and blue whale or fin whale

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

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lunge-feeding, with mouth open

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

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) just below surface, south Barcelona coast, Spain

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

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) with ctenophore in front of its mouth, south Barcelona coast

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

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Aerial view Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) lunge-feeding in the southern Sea of Cortez

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

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, Mediterranean Sea. September

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), two feeding, aerial view. Baja California, Mexico

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), two feeding, aerial view. Baja California, Mexico. March

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) near surface, Pico Island in background, Azores, Portugal

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

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, August

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, August

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing with mountain landscape, Liefdefjorden

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing with mountain landscape, Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway. July 2011

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Illustration showing the size of Fin Whale, Whale Shark, Killer Whale, Pygmy Right Whale

Illustration showing the size of Fin Whale, Whale Shark, Killer Whale, Pygmy Right Whale, Dalls Porpoise, Black Dolphin in comparison to a human being

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Picture No. 10947684

Picture No. 10947684
Fin / Finback Whale Baja California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Picture No. 10947685

Picture No. 10947685
Fin / Finback Whale Baja California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), Sorkapp, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago

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

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), Vikingbukta, Northeast Greenland, Polar Regions

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

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Balaenoptera musculus, blue whale and Balaenoptera physalus

Balaenoptera musculus, blue whale and Balaenoptera physalus
Plate 43 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) two adults, feeding, scavenging on dead Fin Whale

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) two adults, feeding, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) two adults, fighting, scavenging on dead Fin Whale

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) two adults, fighting, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult, feeding, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult, feeding, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Blue whale breaching (Balaenoptera physalus). USA, Channel Islands, CA

Blue whale breaching (Balaenoptera physalus). USA, Channel Islands, CA
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Blue whale, (balaenoptera musculus), endangered, Gulf of California Mexico

Blue whale, (balaenoptera musculus), endangered, Gulf of California Mexico
Christopher Swann / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Blue whale (Balaenoptera physalus). USA, Channel Islands, CA

Blue whale (Balaenoptera physalus). USA, Channel Islands, CA
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin Whale at the surface showing the distinctive white jaw

Fin Whale at the surface showing the distinctive white jaw
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Blue whale lunging at the top of a wave off the Azores

Blue whale lunging at the top of a wave off the Azores
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Whale watchers on the Lindblad ship National Geographic Sea Bird with adult blue whales

Whale watchers on the Lindblad ship National Geographic Sea Bird with adult blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus)
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Adult blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing in the middle Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)

Adult blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing in the middle Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Adult Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing in the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)

Adult Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing in the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Blue whales (balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California. Whale watchers are delighted by a blue

Blue whales (balaenoptera musculus) Gulf of California. Whale watchers are delighted by a blue whale that surfaces near
Christopher Swann / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: A group of Finback whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfaces right beside two whale watching boats. St

A group of Finback whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfaces right beside two whale watching boats. St
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Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)
Gulf of Maine Prod / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Aerial view of Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)

Aerial view of Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing. Gulf of Maine, USA (rr)
Gulf of Maine Prod / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale and Humpback whale. Two different species of whale travelling together. Gulf of California

Fin whale and Humpback whale. Two different species of whale travelling together. Gulf of California
Christopher Swann / SplashdownDirect

Background imageBalaenoptera Physalus Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) showing throat grooves during a feeding lunge at the surface

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) showing throat grooves during a feeding lunge at the surface. Cape Cod, USA
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect



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The majestic Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) gracefully emerges near the surface, showcasing its immense size and beauty against the backdrop of Pico Island in Azores, Portugal. In the Gulf of Maine, USA, three magnificent Finback whales swim together, their sleek bodies gliding through the water with effortless grace. From an aerial perspective, we witness a breathtaking sight as a lunge-feeding Fin whale opens its mouth wide to engulf vast quantities of prey. Along the south Barcelona coast in Spain, a curious Fin whale appears just below the surface, captivating onlookers with its enigmatic presence. Another incredible moment unfolds as this gentle giant encounters a ctenophore right before its mouth - an intriguing interaction that showcases nature's intricate connections. In Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, a sanctuary dedicated to protecting these remarkable creatures' habitat and well-being, we find a solitary Fin whale traversing these protected waters. Aerially observing two feeding individuals off Baja California in Mexico reveals their synchronized movements and cooperative behavior. Further south in the Sea of Cortez lies another awe-inspiring spectacle - multiple Fin whales engaging in lunge-feeding simultaneously. Their massive throat pouches distend as they consume copious amounts of food to sustain their colossal frames. As if painted by an artist's brushstroke against picturesque landscapes worldwide; from Pico Island in Azores to Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick Canada or even Liefdefjorden with mountainous scenery – each surfacing Fin whale creates an ethereal image that merges nature's grandeur with serene surroundings. These glimpses into the world remind us not only of their magnificence but also highlight our responsibility to protect and cherish these endangered giants who roam our oceans with such grace and dignity.