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North East Atlantic Ocean Collection

The North East Atlantic Ocean is a mesmerizing realm where majestic marine creatures thrive and captivate the hearts of onlookers

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) associating with North Sailing whale-watching boat Husavik

Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) associating with North Sailing whale-watching boat Husavik
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Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Spy-hopping Killer whale (Orcinus orca). Fjordland, northern Norway

Spy-hopping Killer whale (Orcinus orca). Fjordland, northern Norway
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Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing near a shoal of herring also being attacked by numerous gulls

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing near a shoal of herring also being attacked by numerous gulls
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, with eye clear of the water

Male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, with eye clear of the water, west of Snaefellsness Peninsular, Iceland
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Family pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) with whale-watchers in rubber boat behind

Family pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) with whale-watchers in rubber boat behind
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Whale-watching boat (RIB) travelling with a male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) in fjordland, in winter

Whale-watching boat (RIB) travelling with a male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) in fjordland, in winter
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Cetacean surveys being carried out by yacht with crew member in crows nest on the mast. Hebrides

Cetacean surveys being carried out by yacht with crew member in crows nest on the mast. Hebrides
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Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Research yacht monitoring Killer whale (Orcinus orca) activity during the winter months in

Research yacht monitoring Killer whale (Orcinus orca) activity during the winter months in the fjords of northern
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Blue whale (Balaenoptera muscularis) showing characteristic column of spray as it breaths

Blue whale (Balaenoptera muscularis) showing characteristic column of spray as it breaths. Aerial photograph
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) forgaging with gulls (on herring) as they move up the fjords

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) forgaging with gulls (on herring) as they move up the fjords. Tysford, northern Norway
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca): this is a male but the dorsal fin has flopped over

Killer whale (Orcinus orca): this is a male but the dorsal fin has flopped over
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Group of Killer whales (Orcinus orca), including three adult males

Group of Killer whales (Orcinus orca), including three adult males, moving through the fjords in winter
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Background imageNorth East Atlantic Ocean Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing at speed, with eye visible under white eye patch

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing at speed, with eye visible under white eye patch
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect


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The North East Atlantic Ocean is a mesmerizing realm where majestic marine creatures thrive and captivate the hearts of onlookers. In the frigid waters close to the Arctic Circle, off the coast of Iceland, a Minke whale gracefully dances alongside the North Sailing whale-watching boat Husavik, forming an enchanting connection between man and beast. Further north in Norway's Fjordland, a spy-hopping Killer whale emerges from the depths, its powerful presence leaving spectators in awe. The sight of this magnificent creature breaching near the tranquil fjords is truly a sight to behold. In another corner of northern Norway's Tysfjord, a thrilling spectacle unfolds as a Killer whale surfaces amidst a shoal of herring under attack by numerous gulls. Nature's symphony plays out before our eyes as these predators engage in their timeless dance for survival. Venturing westward towards Iceland's Snaefellsness Peninsula, we witness yet another captivating scene - a male Killer whale majestically breaking through the surface with its piercing eye clear above water. This glimpse into their world reminds us of their intelligence and grace. November brings new wonders to Norway's fjords as families pods of Killer whales swim alongside eager observers aboard rubber boats. The harmonious coexistence between humans and these gentle giants showcases nature at its most harmonious. Even during winter months in Tysfjord, Northern Norway, brave souls embark on RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) to accompany male Killer whales through fjordland. This extraordinary encounter allows us to witness firsthand how these incredible creatures navigate icy waters with ease. Beyond mere observation lies scientific exploration; cetacean surveys are conducted by yachts equipped with crew members stationed high up in crows' nests atop masts. Their diligent work helps unravel mysteries surrounding Orcas' behavior within Scotland's Hebrides region.