Cetacea Collection (page 3)

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) approaching with curiosity, Dolphin Reef, Eilat, Israel. Red Sea

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) portrait, with remora fish, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Vulnerable

Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) pod swimming over a shallow sandy lagoon in a coral reef. Sataya Reef, Fury Shoal, Egypt. Red Sea

Pod of Risso Dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Baja California, Mexico

Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) with possible calf, Kona coast, Hawaii, USA, August

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) swimming over a sandy bottom, Roatan Island, Bay Islands, Honduras Carribean. Captive dolphins used in spectacle; they go out the fence for some minutes a day

Large pod of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising over waves during annual sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa

Long-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus capensis) feeding in Sardines, (Sardinops sagax) with snorkeller behind, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Lone male Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in shallow water over seagrass. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

The lagoon patrollers
Barathieu Gabriel

Dolphin Split Level
Barathieu Gabriel

Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swimming close to surface with islands in background, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Pod of Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swimming close to the surface. Sataya Reef, Fury Shoal, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) mother baby swimming over a coral reef. Sha'ab El Erg, Hurghada, Egypt. Red Sea

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

Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) engaged in spinning manoeuvre, Sri Lanka. Composite sequence of images

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

Killer whale / Orca (Orcinus orca) beached whilst hunting Sea lion (Otaria flavescens) close to the shore, Punta Norte Nature Reserve, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Common Bottlenose Dolphin Jumping out of Water, Caribbean Sea, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Common Bottlenose Dolphins Jumping out of Water, Caribbean Sea, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) portrait, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) diving in deep water channel. Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada. COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Finalist. (digitally stitched image)

Atlantic spotted dolphins, (Stenella frontalis), Formigas Islet dive site, Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Tail of Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda). This may be the pygmy sub-species of blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus. Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean

Pacific white-sided dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) underwater, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) juvenile, without spots, porposing, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) feeding on Snipe fish (Macroramphosus scolopax) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Tail of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) as it dives, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. July 2019. IUCN Status: Endangered

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming, Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. March

A Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), heavily scarred, possibly from shark attacks, on sand bank off Eleuthera, Bahamas

RF - Pod of Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) cruise in formation over the sand of a lagoon while sleeping. Egypt. Red Sea (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus), group socialising in shallow water, aerial view. Part of larger group of more than 50 whales congregating, Sea of Okhotsk sub-population, Russia

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) female, stationary with calf heading to surface for breath of air. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Southern humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis), fluke of male as he dives. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Aerial view of Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) female with calf in shallow coastal water, South Africa, Indian Ocean

Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) small group swimming at depth. Vavaau, Tonga
Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) small group swimming at depth. Vava u, Tonga, South Pacific

Brydeas whale (Balaenoptera edeni edeni) adult female feeding at surface on anchovies
Brydes whale (Balaenoptera edeni edeni) adult female feeding at surface on anchovies with her calf. Gulf of Thailand, Pacific

Humpback whales (Megaptera novangliaea) pod engaged in social foraging by herding herring and other fish with bubble net feeding technique, Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA July

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

Pod of false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) swimming beneath the surface of the ocean. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka

Orca (Orcinus orca) pod hunting Sealion, tossing it out of the sea, Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) close to shore. Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

RF - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving vertically down into the ocean to feed. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

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"Cetacea: A Captivating World of Marine Majesty" Dive into the mesmerizing realm of cetaceans, where awe-inspiring creatures roam the vast oceans. From the powerful Killer Whales or Orcas (Orcinus orca) to the majestic Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching near Hout Bay, South Africa, these magnificent beings captivate our hearts. Witness the raw power as Mel, a male Killer Whale, launches an attack on a young South American sea lion. It's nature's way of survival and dominance in action. Meanwhile, a harmonious Sperm Whale family glides through azure waters together - their bond unbreakable. In Shetland, Scotland, UK; an enchanting pod of Orca whales surfaces as one entity. Their synchronized movements reveal their deep connection and intelligence. The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus), with its colossal size and gracefulness, leaves us humbled by its presence. Behold the spectacle when a pod of Killer Whales hunts in perfect harmony within a herring baitball - showcasing their strategic prowess. Over vibrant coral reefs swims a playful group of Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops adunctus), reminding us that joy can be found even beneath the waves. Delve into the depths where three socializing Sperm Whales gracefully glide under Dominica's surface - an intimate glimpse into their mysterious world. In Japan's Ogasawara / Bonin Islands lies an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin with its extended penis - highlighting unique aspects of marine life rarely seen. A Fin Whale nears the surface off Pico Island in Azores Portugal during May – its immense size leaving us breathless with admiration for these gentle giants. Lastly, Orcas or killer whales swimming freely in open water around Three Kings Islands in New Zealand remind us that freedom is synonymous with the ocean.