Rorqual Collection

A sperm whale family swimming together
A sperm whale family swims together while sharing a close bond between them

Killer whales hunt together in the beautiful clear ocean
Two female and one male killer whales hunt together in the beautiful clear ocean

South America, Brazil, Bahia, Abrolhos, A female Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and calf in the Abrolhos Islands National Marine Park

Humpback whale in active group
Barathieu Gabriel

Air Megaptera approaching!
Barathieu Gabriel

Rorqual Whale captured in the River Dart, Devon 1856
Pike-headed rorqual whale being attacked by a local cottager on the north shore of Millbay Creek, River Dart. The whale had beached itself when the tide fell

DDE-90028522
Canada, Quebec, St. Lawrence River. Fin whale aka Finback (Balaenoptera physalus). Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Second largest animal in the world, endangered species. Date: 19/05/2009

DDE-90028521
Canada, Quebec, St. Lawrence River. Fin whale aka Finback (Balaenoptera physalus). Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Second largest animal in the world, endangered species. Date: 19/05/2009

DDE-90028520
Canada, Quebec, St. Lawrence River. Fin whale aka Finback (Balaenoptera physalus). Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Second largest animal in the world, endangered species. Date: 19/05/2009

DDE-90027239
Caribbean, Greater Antilles archipelago, Domincan Republic, Silver Bank. Humpback whale mother and calf Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90027238
Caribbean, Greater Antilles archipelago, Domincan Republic, Silver Bank. Humpback whale escort male Date: 23/01/2007

DDE-90027237
Caribbean, Greater Antilles archipelago, Domincan Republic, Silver Bank. Humpback whale calf Date: 23/01/2007

Breaching Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is in front of the island of Lanai, Hawaii; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

Rorqual or fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus. Endangered. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Fin whale, bottlenose dolphin and bottle-nosed whale
Fin whale or rorqual, Balaenoptera physalus, endangered 1, bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus 2, and northern bottle-nosed whale, Hyperoodon ampullatus 3

Fin Whale (coloured engraving)
1000569 Fin Whale (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Johann Eberhard Ihle Engraver)

Mom and baby humpback whales swim through clear tropical waters

Picture No. 10878545
Grey / Gray Whale - baleen plates (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

This breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) was born in the 2022 season off Maui, Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifts its flukes as it feeds in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Eagle Glacier and Coast Range in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Silhouette of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lobbing its flukes in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

This Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) is breaching off the island of Maui, Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

A Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) glides through the blue waters of Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

Humpback whale lifting its fluke while feeding in the Lynn Canal at sunset, SE Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifting its fluke as it feeds in the Lynn Canal at sunset; Southeast Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

British mine-laying submarine by G. H. Davis
A British mine-laying submarine: detailed drawings of a boat of the Rorqual Class, in use during the Second World War. It carried out a specialised and dangerous task in enemy waters. Date: 1944

A group of humpback whales swimming together. The humpback whale is a very social aquatic mammal that gathers in large groups

Picture No. 10878460
Dwarf Minke Whale (possible sub-species of common minke whale) - surfacing next to snorkeller (tied to rope attached to dive boat in strong current) (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Date:

Picture No. 10850286
Blue WHALE - blowing at surface (Balaenoptera musculus) Date:

Three killer whales pass over a reef on a journey to find their next prey

Two humpback whales and a shark swim among ancient city ruins

A humpback whale dives in the Caribbean Sea
A humpback whale (Megaptera novaengliae) dives in the Caribbean Sea. Atlantic Humpbacks migrate from northern feeding grounds to the Caribbean each winter to breed and give birth

A group of whales head toward the surface for a breath of fresh air

Two Humpback whales swim together in shallow ocean waters

Blue whale underwater with caustics on surface
Blue whale swimming underwater with bubbles trail and caustics on water surface

Humpback whales breach the ocean surface near a passing ship
Two humpback whales breach the ocean surface near a passing ship in full sail

A sperm whale pod descends into the deep ocean near some ancient ruins

A humpback whale mother and calf (Megaptera novaengliae) surfaces to breathe in the Caribbean Sea. Atlantic Humpbacks migrate from northern feeding grounds to the Caribbean each winter to breed

Mother and calf humpback whales swim just under the surface of the Caribbean Sea
Mother and calf humpback whales (Megaptera novaengliae) swim just under the surface of the Caribbean Sea. Atlantic Humpbacks migrate from northern feeding grounds to the Caribbean each winter to

Humpback whales swim together on their migration route
Several humpback whales swim together on their migration route to Alaskan waters

A humpback whale calf swims around its mother in the ocean
A humpback whale calf swims around its mother in a graceful ocean dance

A pod of killer whales swim along a reef looking for fish prey

Two killer whales swimming near icebergs on a cloudy day

Two Humpback whales swim near the ocean surface
Two humpback whales swim near the ocean surface in the light rays from the sun

Several seals try to escape from a pod of killer whales that are hunting them in shallow ocean waters

Two humpback whales come to the surface of ocean waters to breath

A diver encounters two humpback whales in the ocean

Two humpback whales over a reef in shallow ocean waters
Two humpback whales rest and sleep over a reef in shallow ocean waters

A school of Pennant fish swim by two Humpback whales near a coral reef

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Witness the majestic beauty of the rorqual, as a sperm whale family glides gracefully through the depths of the ocean. In this enchanting scene, killer whales join forces in their hunt, creating a mesmerizing display in the crystal-clear waters. Suddenly, an Air Megaptera approaches, showcasing its magnificent aerial acrobatics. Transporting us back to 1856, we find ourselves captivated by the capture of a Rorqual Whale in River Dart, Devon. This extraordinary event serves as a testament to mankind's fascination with these gentle giants and our desire to understand them better. In another realm entirely, G. H. Davis unveils his creation - a British mine-laying submarine that shares its name with these awe-inspiring creatures. Just like rorquals navigate vast oceans effortlessly, this vessel epitomizes human innovation and adaptability. Venturing further south to Brazil's Bahia region lies Abrolhos – home to diverse marine life including humpback whales like Megaptera novaeangliae. Here we witness nature at its finest as a female Humpback whale graces us with her presence. The series of numbers (DDE-90028522), (DDE-90028521), (DDE-90028520), (DDE-90027239), (DDE-90027238), and (DDE-90027237) serve as reminders that every individual rorqual is unique and deserving of our attention and protection. Let us immerse ourselves in the wonders of these incredible creatures; let their grace inspire us towards conservation efforts that ensure future generations can marvel at their magnificence too.