Baleen Whale Collection (page 2)

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

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf at ocean surface, with its mother visible, Magdalena Bay, Baja California, Mexico

Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) swimming in coastal waters, aerial view. Vrangel Bay, Primorsky Krai, Russia. August 2019

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

North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) tail fluke, diving to feed in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. Endangered species. July

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

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow with two cubs walking past a pile of Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) bones, Kaktovik, Barter Island, 1002 Area, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope

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

Tourist touching Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf, San Ignacio Lagoon, El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, February

North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) tail fluke, in the Bay of Fundy, Canada, September

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

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) rubbing off flaking skin on the ocean bottom, east coast Baffin island, Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada, May

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

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) courtship, with the female above showing her abdomen and the male below. Vava'u, Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), fluke of female with male calf playing below, Vava'u, Tonga, Pacific Ocean

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

Southern right whale (Eubalaena Australis) tail fluke breaching the ocean surface against a golden sunset, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

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

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming to the surface and forming whirlpools with its flippers, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) coming to the surface and forming a whirlpool with its flipper, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming just below the ocean surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male and female engaging in courtship, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) creating bubble arc with fin after surfacing, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) pair swimming, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) pair swim together, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) ascending to surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) creating bubble arc with fin at waters surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male and female pair courting, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming towards surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming towards surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming below water surface with snorkeler in the background, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) female swimming at surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

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

Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) tail slapping, Sea of Okhotsk, Russia

Aerial view of Wrangel Bay, Russia, one of the locations where bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation visit during the summer

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 (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf Tahafa male with injured pectoral fin and scarred body, with mother. Vava'u, Tonga, Pacific Ocean. COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Finalist

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male calf with his mother. 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

Southern Right whale (Eubalaena australis) mother blowing / spouting at surface, with calf breaching. Peninsula Valdes, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina. August

Aerial view of tourists watching Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) from the coast, Peninsula Valdes, El Doradillo Nature Reserve, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina. August

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

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The baleen whale, scientifically known as Balaena mysticetus or the bowhead whale, is a majestic creature that inhabits various oceans around the world. From the Fin whale near the surface in Pico Island, Azores, Portugal to the Blue whale diving beneath the ocean surface in Sri Lanka's Indian Ocean, these gentle giants captivate us with their immense size and grace. One cannot help but be awestruck by the sight of two Humpback whales breaching at the same time off Puerto Lopez or witnessing a Grey whale at water surface with its mouth open, revealing its impressive baleen plates. These moments remind us of nature's wonders and how fortunate we are to share this planet with such incredible creatures. As we dive deeper into their world, we encounter breathtaking scenes like a Blue whale swimming underwater amidst Coronado Islands in Baja California. The sheer magnitude of these magnificent beings leaves us humbled and filled with admiration for their existence. The Humpback whales continue to amaze us as they breach out of the water near Hout Bay in South Africa or when captured from an aerial view alongside their calves. Their playful nature and strong familial bonds are evident in every leap they take. Not to be forgotten is the Grey whale tail seen in San Ignacio Lagoon within El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve. This glimpse reminds us of their migratory journeys across vast distances and highlights our responsibility to protect their habitats. Masa Ushioda's stunning photography showcases a RF Humpback whale from an aerial perspective over Baja California, Mexico. Such images serve as reminders that these creatures deserve our utmost respect and conservation efforts. Whether it is observing a baleen whale gracefully gliding through waters or witnessing its powerful breaches and unique behaviors up close, each encounter leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. Let us cherish these remarkable animals and work towards preserving their existence for generations to come.