Baleen Whale Collection (page 3)

Head of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) emerges from the water, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. July

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

Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) aerial view of three adullts engaged in social activity, photographed with the permission of the Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa

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

Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) aerial view of blowing during whale migration, Coast of California, USA, Eastern Pacific Ocean

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

North Pacific right whale (Eubalaena japonica) swimming near surface, aerial view, Channel Islands National Park, California, USA. February

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

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

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

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

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus), Magdalena Bay, Baja California, Mexico, February

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

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing with mountain landscape, Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway. July 2011

Tail of Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean, October

Sequence of a breaching Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) throat inflated, filter feeding at sea surface. California, USA. Sequence 1 of 2

Dwarf minke whale, thought to form a yet-to-be named sub-species of the Common minke whale {Balaenoptera acutorostrata}, Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Rear view of Dwarf minke whale, thought to form a yet-to-be named sub-species of the Common minke whale {Balaenoptera acutorostrata}, Ribbon Reefs, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Aerial shot of Blue whale swimming at surface {Balaenoptera musculus}, Pacific Mexico

Aerial view of a North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) feeding, Bay of Fundy, Canada, September

Diagram showing how baleen whale eats plankton and krill

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Humpback whale breaching off Icy Straits Point in Alaska

This Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) has two circular bite marks the may be attributed to a cookie cutter shark, Isistius brasiliensis, found in Hawaii waters

Young Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

Curious young Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

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

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

The scared tail of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) as it dives off the coast of Lanai, Hawaii; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

A close look at the dorsal fin and scars on the side of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) as it breaks the surface; Hawaii, United States of America

This breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) is likely around one month old and testing out its leaping capabilities; Hawaii, United States of America

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

Breaching Humpback whale in Chatham Strait, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska, USA
Breaching Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Chatham Strait, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Humpback whale fluke at the surface of water at dusk, Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) fluke at the surface of water at dusk; Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Breaching Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii, USA
Breaching Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) with pectoral fins extended; Hawaii, United States of America

Humpback whale fluke surfacing in the water of the Southern Ocean, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
The tail of a humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, off the Antarctic Peninsula

Two humpback whales surfacing the water of the Southern Ocean off of Antarctica
Close-up portrait of two humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing and splashing in the water of the Southern Ocean off of Antarctica; Southern Ocean, Antarctica

Glaucous-wing Gull over Humpback Whales bubble-net feeding, Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA
Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) over bubble-net feeding Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae); Chatham Strait, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, United States of America

North Atlantic Right Whale, Eubalaena glacialis, Digital Illustration
The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is a baleen whale and one of three right whale species belonging to the genus Eubalaena

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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.