Humpback

The Mystery Revealed
A Humpback lunges at krill.
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To the Deep
Domino the humpback
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A Mouthful
A humpback whale rises to the surface catching fish in its mouth, gulls attempt to take advantage and get a bite of fish.
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Spout
Humpback in the morning light.
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Celebration
A humpback breaches in Sitka Sound
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Wave hello
Pectoral fin can get up to 15 feet long.
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The Dance
Choreographed and arranged, these whales benefit each other by feeding cooperatively.
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Whale Watch
Esther G II watching whales.
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I see you
Below the water's surface a humpback whale's eye is visible.
Awe
Whale watching
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Fluke of luck
The volcano is Mount Edgecumbe and the whale fluking in front is a lucky break.
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Time for my close up
Baleen plates- good for straining fish, krill, or pasta.
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Open Wide
Visible here is the inside roof of the mouth.
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Tandem Lunch
cooperative feeding within a group of whales.
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