Spy Hopping Collection

Killer / Orca Whale - spy hopping ML967P
TOM-1163 Killer / Orca Whale - spy hopping Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, British Columbia, Pacific Ocean Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Beluga Whale DOC 155 Canadian arctic Delphinapterus leucas © Doc White / ARDEA LONDON
DOC-155 Beluga / White WHALE Canadian Arctic Delphinapterus leucas Nicknamed the Sea Canary Doc White Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer whale This population of killer whales feed on herring. In the fall
FG-bu-954 Killer whale - this population of killer whales feed on herring Tysfjord, Norway Orcinus orca In the autumn, schools of herring enter fjords of the NW coast of Norway

Beluga
FG-cu-595 Beluga Delphinapterus leucas Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Orca spyhopping, Inside Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA
An Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a killer whale, spyhopping to get an above surface view of its surroundings, Chatham Strait, Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Humpback whale - Spyhopping Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific
FG-ea-926 Humpback whale - Spyhopping Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific Megaptera novaeangliae Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grey Whale - spy-hopping - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1330 Grey Whale - spy-hopping San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Grey / Gray Whale - spyhopping - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1408 Grey / Gray Whale - spyhopping San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Grey Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) adult, spyhopping, head looking out from water, San Ignacio, Baja California, Mexico

Southern Right Whale WAT 6750 Eubalaena australis © M. Watson / ARDEA LONDON
WAT-6750 Southern Right WHALE - breaching Baleen whale Eubalaena australis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spy-hopping Killer whale (Orcinus orca). Fjordland, northern Norway
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Commercial whale watching boat with adult spy-hopping humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

The commercial whale watching boat Lanakila with adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Young Orca (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) Mother and calf spy-hopping together. Mid-winter in Tysfjord, Norway
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) Spy-hopping with snow-capped mountains behind. Mid-winter, Tysfjord, Norway
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) spy-hopping showing characteristic bulbous head shape
Caroline Weir / SplashdownDirect

Gray whale, spyhopping, San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California South, Mexico
FG-eb-959 Gray whale - spyhopping San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California South, Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Southern Right whale - a calf is raising the forward part of its head above the surface, close to the boat
FG-eb-673 Southern Right whale - a calf is raising the forward part of its head above the surface, close to the boat Off Puerto Piramide, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Patagonia

California Grey Wahle - Spy-hopping. Grey whales have only two to four throat and ventral grooves
FG-eb-203 California Grey Whale - Spy-hopping San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Grey whales have only two to four throat and ventral grooves

California Grey Whale - mother and calf spy-hopping simultaneously. San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California South, Mexico
FG-eb-163 California Grey Whale - mother and calf spy-hopping simultaneously San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California South, Mexico

California Grey whale - Calf, breaching. San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California South, Mexico EB 213
FG-bf-504 California Grey whale - Calf, breaching San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California South, Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Humpback whale Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean DB 578
FG-as-700 Humpback whale Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean Megaptera novaeangliae Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

California Grey Whale - Spy-hopping. San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico EB 201
FG-ap-564 California Grey Whale - Spy-hopping San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

California Gray Whale - Spy-hopping. San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico EB 200
FG-5360 California Gray Whale - Spy-hopping San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Spy-hopping: A Glimpse into the World of Marine Giants" Witnessing a killer whale, also known as an orca, spy hopping is like catching a glimpse into their mysterious world. With ML967P gracefully emerging from the water, it's no wonder they are often referred to as the ocean's apex predator. In the Canadian Arctic, DOC 155 showcases another majestic creature engaging in this behavior - the beluga whale. Delphinapterus leucas rises above the surface, seemingly curious about its surroundings and leaving us in awe of its beauty. These incredible creatures have their own unique reasons for spy hopping. For instance, killer whales follow schools of herring entering Norway's fjords during fall to feast on these silver fish, and is truly remarkable how they adapt their hunting techniques to suit different environments. Moving across continents to Southeast Alaska in the USA, we find an orca spy-hopping inside Strait. This behavior allows them to observe their surroundings and potentially locate prey or communicate with other members of their pod. Not only do gray whales exhibit this fascinating behavior but they also do so in San Ignacio Lagoon off Baja California in Mexico. These adult giants rise from beneath the waves with grace and curiosity shining through every movement. The Southern Right Whale WAT 6750 adds yet another dimension to this captivating phenomenon. With M. Watson capturing its essence perfectly, we can't help but be mesmerized by these gentle giants' ability to connect with us through eye contact while spy hopping. Whether it's killer whales chasing herring or belugas exploring icy waters, it offers us a rare glimpse into the lives of these magnificent marine creatures. As we continue our quest for knowledge about our planet's vast oceans, let us cherish these moments that remind us just how extraordinary nature truly is.