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Mysticete Collection

"Mysticete Whales: Majestic Creatures of the Ocean" Witness the awe-inspiring beauty whales as they grace the waters with their presence

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MYSTICETE WHALE Date: 1811

Background imageMysticete Collection: Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) calf with snorkeler underwater in Golfo Nuevo

Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) calf with snorkeler underwater in Golfo Nuevo, Patagonia, Argentina
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) back and dorsal. Azores

Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) back and dorsal. Azores
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Background imageMysticete Collection: Adult humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) cooperative bubble-net feeding in Iyoukeen Bay

Adult humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) cooperative bubble-net feeding in Iyoukeen Bay, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Curious adult Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel between Maui

Curious adult Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel between Maui and Lanai in Hawaii
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Mother and calf Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel, Maui

Mother and calf Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) fluke-up dive in San Ignacio Lagoon

Adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) fluke-up dive in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Adult Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) breaching in Golfo Nuevo, Patagonia, Argentina

Adult Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) breaching in Golfo Nuevo, Patagonia, Argentina
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Curious sub-adult female humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Curious sub-adult female humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) interacting by rolling and approaching time
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Humpback Whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA

Humpback Whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Adult Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) bubble-net feeding near the Point Retreat

Adult Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) bubble-net feeding near the Point Retreat Lighthouse on Admiralty
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Mother and calf Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel off Maui

Mother and calf Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel off Maui, Hawaii, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Adult Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel off Maui, Hawaii

Adult Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater in the AuAu Channel off Maui, Hawaii, USA. Pacific Ocean
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Single adult Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunge-feeding very close to shore in

Single adult Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunge-feeding very close to shore in Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: North Pacific Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail-lobbing in Southeast Alaska, USA

North Pacific Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail-lobbing in Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Two Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean

Two Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Mother and calf California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Mother and calf California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) in the calm waters of San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) skeleton on the beach in San Ignacio Lagoon

Adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) skeleton on the beach in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Curious California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf underwater in San Ignacio Lagoon, BCS

Curious California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf underwater in San Ignacio Lagoon, BCS, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Juvenile gull landing on the back of a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Juvenile gull landing on the back of a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Researchers placing satellite tag on adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Researchers placing satellite tag on adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf head-lunging (note light colored baleen)

California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf head-lunging (note light colored baleen)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) mother and calf at the surface in San Ignacio Lagoon

Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) mother and calf at the surface in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageMysticete Collection: Coyote (Canis latrans) feeding on the carcass of a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)

Coyote (Canis latrans) feeding on the carcass of a California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect



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"Mysticete Whales: Majestic Creatures of the Ocean" Witness the awe-inspiring beauty whales as they grace the waters with their presence. In San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur, Mexico, a curious California gray whale calf is touched by excited whale watchers, creating an unforgettable connection between species. Venturing to Golfo Nuevo in Patagonia, Argentina, we find ourselves submerged alongside a Southern Right Whale calf and a snorkeler. The underwater encounter reveals the harmonious coexistence between humans and these magnificent creatures in the Southern Atlantic Ocean. Traveling to the Azores, our eyes are captivated by the sight of a Fin Whale's back and dorsal fin gracefully breaking through ocean waves. This gentle giant reminds us of nature's wonders that lie beneath the surface. In Southeast Alaska's Stephens Passage, USA, prepare for an exhilarating spectacle as a Humpback Whale breaches out of sheer joy. Its powerful leap showcases its strength and vitality amidst Pacific Ocean currents. Delving deeper into Alaskan waters at Iyoukeen Bay, we witness adult Humpback Whales engaging in cooperative bubble-net feeding for herring. Their synchronized efforts demonstrate intelligence and teamwork within this remarkable species. Moving across to Hawaii's AuAu Channel between Maui and Lanai islands, we encounter a curious adult Humpback Whale exploring its surroundings underwater. Its playful demeanor invites us into its world beneath the Pacific Ocean's shimmering surface. Off Point Adolphus in Southeast Alaska emerges another breathtaking scene—a pod of adult Humpback Whales surfacing together with intricate blow details visible against vast ocean horizons. These majestic beings remind us of their interconnectedness within their social groups. As we journey further into icy realms near Antarctica, marvel at a Humpback Whale displaying its tail flukes adorned with unique markings while diving close to towering icebergs—an extraordinary sight that highlights their adaptability even in the harshest environments.