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Odontocete Collection

"Discover the Enchanting World of Odontocetes: From Playful Atlantic Spotted Dolphins to Majestic Orcas" Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Little Bahama Banks

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Atlantic Spotted Dolphins (Stenella frontalis) underwater on the Little Bahama Banks

Atlantic Spotted Dolphins (Stenella frontalis) underwater on the Little Bahama Banks, Grand Bahama Island
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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Both of these Pantropical spotted dolphins, Stenella attenuata, have wounds on inflicted at night from a cookie cutter shark, Isistius brasiliensis

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaps out of the Pacific ocean; Hawaii

Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaps out of the Pacific ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata) in open ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata) in open ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaping out of the Pacific Ocean; Hawaii

Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaping out of the Pacific Ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Silhouette of an orca with dorsal fin up and a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA

Silhouette of an orca with dorsal fin up and a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water on the Lynn Canal with a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight; Inside Passage, Alaska

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Adult bull Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of

Adult bull Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Young Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) power lunging in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean

Young Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) power lunging in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Pacific white sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) porpoising or speed swimming

Pacific white sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) porpoising or speed swimming
danny frank / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) surfacing (note the blow behind head)

Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) surfacing (note the blow behind head)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Juvenile Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) underwater on the Little Bahama Banks

Juvenile Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) underwater on the Little Bahama Banks, Grand Bahama Island
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Atlantic Spotted Dolphin pair (Stenella frontalis) underwater on the Little Bahama Banks

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin pair (Stenella frontalis) underwater on the Little Bahama Banks, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) calves underwater on the Little Bahama Banks

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) calves underwater on the Little Bahama Banks, Grand Bahama Island
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Split leve shot showing pinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris)

Split leve shot showing pinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) and the rocky cliffs around the coast of Big Island
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Social group of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris). Big Island, Hawaii, USA (RR)

Social group of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris). Big Island, Hawaii, USA (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris). Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris). Big Island, Hawaii, USA
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) pod underwater off Lanai in Hawaii, USA

Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) pod underwater off Lanai in Hawaii, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Adult Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus gilli) leaping in the upper Gulf of California

Adult Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus gilli) leaping in the upper Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Whalewatchers aboard the Alaska Adventurer with a pod of 5 Orcas (Orcinus orca)

Whalewatchers aboard the Alaska Adventurer with a pod of 5 Orcas (Orcinus orca)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Adult Peales Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus australis) bow-riding in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic

Adult Peales Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus australis) bow-riding in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: A lone adult male Blainvilles Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris)

A lone adult male Blainvilles Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris)surfacing in deep water off the Kona Coast of
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Adult male Blainvilles Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris)

Adult male Blainvilles Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris) in deep water off the Kona coast of the Big Island of
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Young Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) spy-hopping (note the sloughing skin)

Young Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) spy-hopping (note the sloughing skin)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Adult Dwarf Sperm Whale (Kogia simus) on the surface (dorsal fin detail)

Adult Dwarf Sperm Whale (Kogia simus) on the surface (dorsal fin detail) near Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Blowhole of beluga (Delphinapterus leucas)

Blowhole of beluga (Delphinapterus leucas)
Christopher Swann / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Curious Beluga mother and calf (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater (blowing bubbles)

Curious Beluga mother and calf (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater (blowing bubbles) in the Churchill River
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Curious Beluga pod (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay

Curious Beluga pod (Delphinapterus leucas) approach underwater in the Churchill River, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Adult Dalls Porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) bow riding in Southeast Alaska, USA

Adult Dalls Porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) bow riding in Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: A group of five transient Orca (Orcinus orca) that chased, killed

A group of five transient Orca (Orcinus orca) that chased, killed, and then ate a single Dalls porpoise
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Resident Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whales - in tight pod formation in Stephens

Resident Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whales - in tight pod formation in Stephens Passage
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: A pod of 5 Orcas (Orcinus orca) encountered off Gardner Point on the south end of Admiralty

A pod of 5 Orcas (Orcinus orca) encountered off Gardner Point on the south end of Admiralty Island, Southeast Alaska
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: An adult bull surfacing from a pod of 5 Orcas (Orcinus orca) encountered off Gardner Point

An adult bull surfacing from a pod of 5 Orcas (Orcinus orca) encountered off Gardner Point on the south end of
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: A possible new species of Orca (Killer Whale) called Type B Orca

A possible new species of Orca (Killer Whale) called Type B Orca (with a proposed new scientific name of Orcinus nanus)
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: A possible new species of Orca (with a proposed new scientific name of Orcinus nanus)

A possible new species of Orca (with a proposed new scientific name of Orcinus nanus) traveling in the Lemaire Strait
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Adult Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast

Adult Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Orca (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA

Orca (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Young Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA

Young Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Orca (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing calm waters in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA

Orca (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing calm waters in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Transient bull Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whale - surfacing (fluke detail)

Transient bull Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whale - surfacing (fluke detail) in Stephens Passage
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Transient Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whales - in tight pod formation in Chatham

Transient Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whales - in tight pod formation in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) chasing a sea lion Gulf of California. (RR)

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) chasing a sea lion Gulf of California. (RR)
Christopher Swann / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Young Orca (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA

Young Orca (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whale - surfacing near commercial fishing vessel in

Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whale - surfacing near commercial fishing vessel in Johnstone Strait
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA

Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Bull Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA

Bull Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Chatham Strait, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Young Orca (Orcinus orca) tail-slapping in Tracy Arm, southeast Alaska, USA

Young Orca (Orcinus orca) tail-slapping in Tracy Arm, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Bull Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Tracy Arm, southeast Alaska, USA

Bull Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Tracy Arm, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOdontocete Collection: Adult bull Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Tracy Arm, southeast Alaska, USA

Adult bull Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Tracy Arm, southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect



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"Discover the Enchanting World of Odontocetes: From Playful Atlantic Spotted Dolphins to Majestic Orcas" Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Little Bahama Banks, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas and witness a mesmerizing sight - a group of Atlantic Spotted Dolphins gracefully gliding underwater. Their sleek bodies and distinctive spots create an enchanting spectacle that will leave you in awe. In another corner of the world, off the coast of Hawaii, United States of America, Pantropical Spotted Dolphins leap out of the Pacific Ocean with boundless energy. Their acrobatic displays showcase their joyous nature and remind us of their playful spirit. Silhouetted against the Alaskan sunlight, an Orca emerges from beneath the waves. Its dorsal fin stands tall as it exhales a blow cloud into the crisp air. This magnificent creature is known for its intelligence and power, captivating all who are fortunate enough to witness its presence. Back in Hawaii's open ocean waters, Pantropical Spotted Dolphins continue to amaze with their breathtaking leaps. They effortlessly soar through the air before plunging back into their watery realm - a true testament to their agility and grace. Venturing further north in Southeast Alaska, USA reveals an adult bull Orca surfacing peacefully in calm waters. Its exceptionally tall dorsal fin serves as a field diagnostic for mature male Orcas - a symbol of strength within this remarkable species. Meanwhile, along Alaska's coastline resides a young Killer Whale power lunging through Southeast Alaska's Pacific Ocean. With each powerful stroke, it showcases its immense strength while leaving spectators awestruck by its sheer beauty. Travel southward to Mexico's Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), off Baja Peninsula's Isla Ildefonso where Short-finned Pilot Whales make appearances during fluke-up dives. The upturned tips on their flukes are characteristic features that distinguish them from other species, making them a fascinating sight to behold.