Balaenopteridae Collection (page 2)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf. Tonga, South Pacific, September

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), mother and calf swimming just below surface in front of the West Maui Mountains. South of Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii

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

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Machalilla National Park, Manabi, Ecuador

Tail fluke of a diving Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) misty coast in background, Alaska, USA. Gulf of Alaska, Pacific ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing, rostrum above surface, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, November

Aerial view of Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) Bay of Fundy, Canada. November

Antarctica, Weddell Sea, Gustav Channel. Humpback whale in clear ocean

USA, SE Alaska, Inside Passage, Fredrick Sound. Humpback whales bubble net feeding

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water surface, San Jose Port, Escuintla, Guatemala, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) pair engaging in courtship behavior, dancing for hours, off Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Manabi, Ecuador, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) female breaching. Vava'u, Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Southern humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) breaching. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Humpback whale female calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) posing with her pectoral fins held together, with her mother resting in the background. Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) playing, skimming the ocean surface with the tips of his pectoral fins. Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga. Pacific Ocean

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

Two Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) nose to nose, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Juvenile Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming up to the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Canada, British Columbia, Great Bear Rainforest. Humpback whale tail

Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) diving in deep water channel. Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada.(digitally stitched image)

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) diving into the depths, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing or spouting and fluking, Southeast Alaska, USA

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

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf near the surface, Hawaii

Tail of Blue whale diving (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) possibly the pygmy sub-species of blue whale, (Balaenoptera musculus). Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean. Photo taken under permit

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

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

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) spouting, rainbow effect created in spray, aerial view. Baja California, Mexico. March

Humpback whale female calf (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) slapping the ocean surface with her fluke and rolled over on her back, Tonga

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera brydei) fin at surface in coastal waters, volcano in background. Punta Rasca, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing with baby, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and rainbow over the Great Bear Rainforest near Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. August

Common / Northern minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing, Pacific coast of Baja California, Mexico, February

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

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Hawaii

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), with flipper raised in the air above water, Machalilla National Park, Manabi, Ecuador

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

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, July

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera brydei) breaching, Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), mother and calf swimming just below surface in front of the West Maui Mountains. South of Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Bay of Fundy, Canada. November

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching - leaping out of the water, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico

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

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)just under surface, off Shetland, Scotland, UK. First ever underwater images of humpbacks in British waters

Female humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) with its very young calf at the surface, Rurutu island, Australs Archipelago, French Polynesia. Pacific Ocean

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"Balaenopteridae: Majestic Giants of the Ocean" Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the balaenopteridae family as they grace our oceans with their presence. From the breathtaking humpback whale breaching near Hout Bay, South Africa, to the magnificent fin whale gliding gracefully near Pico Island, Azores, Portugal in May. Delve into the depths of wonder as you observe a colossal blue whale diving beneath the ocean surface in Sri Lanka's Indian Ocean. And don't miss out on heartwarming moments like a male calf relaxing with his mother and an escort whale in Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific. Journey to Shetland, Scotland where a humpback whale reveals its majestic form just under the surface. Or marvel at two humpbacks breaching simultaneously off Puerto Lopez - a truly extraordinary sight. Venture underwater to witness a mesmerizing blue whale exploring Coronado Islands in Baja California or catch glimpses of Megaptera novaeangliae breaching and showcasing their acrobatic skills. Discover different perspectives with side views and aerial views capturing these gentle giants' grandeur from Mexico's Baja California coast to pygmy blue whales diving downwards - an enchanting subspecies within this remarkable family. The balaenopteridae family reminds us that we share our planet with incredible creatures who inspire us through their sheer size and elegance. Let them serve as ambassadors for marine conservation efforts worldwide so future generations can continue to be captivated by their magnificence.