Baleen Whale Collection

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath ocean surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, near Hout Bay, South Africa

Balaena mysticetus, bowhead whale

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

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) at water surface with mouth open showing baleen plates, San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) two breaching at the same time together, Puerto Lopez, Santa Elena Peninsula, Manabi Province, Ecuador, July, Puerto Lopez, Santa Elena Peninsula

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) underwater, Coronado Islands, Baja California, Mexico, Eastern Pacific Ocean

Humpback Whale - Breaching
WAT-17797 Humpback Whale - Breaching Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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

RF Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) aerial view. Baja California, Mexico

Pygmy blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) subspecies of blue whale, diving downwards, Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean. Endangered species

Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) diving, with tail fluke splash. Monumento Natural Ballena Franca Austral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina

North Pacific humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae kuzira) breaching at sunset, Kupreanof Island, Frederick Sound, Alaska, USA, July

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) engaged in courtship, with the male hovering above the female. Vava'u, Tonga, Pacific Ocean

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swims beneath the surface of the ocean. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) mother with young calf in tropical sheltered coastal waters Vava u, Tonga

Aerial view of Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) lunge-feeding, with mouth open and throat pouch distended, southern Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Baja California, Mexico

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) aerial. Baja California, Mexico

Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing, aerial shot, Baja California, Mexico

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera edeni) aerial view, Baja California, Mexico

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing or spouting and fluking, Southeast Alaska, USA, August

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) just below surface, south Barcelona coast, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) with ctenophore in front of its mouth, south Barcelona coast, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Umbili, a female age 8 years, breaching, Francisco Coloane Marine Park, Chiles first marine park, southeast of the Carlos III Island, Strait of Magellan, Chile

North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) tail fluke, Bay of Fundy, Canada

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) rubbing off flaking skin on the ocean bottom, east coast Baffin island, Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada, May

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

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) eye, Magdalena Bay, Baja California, Mexico, February. Winner in the Ocean Views category of the 2018 Natures Best Winland Smith Rice Awards

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath the surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera edeni) Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean

Dwarf Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Coral 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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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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.