Open Ocean Collection

Picture No. 12020740
Shy albatross or shy mollymawk, Thalassarche cauta, in flight close to the waves with a dark sky and two rainbows. They are endemic breeders of tree islands in Australia where historically they are

Overhead view of a blue shark (Prionace glauca) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Open Ocean
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Blue shark (Prionace glauca) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Dorsal fin of a Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaks the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

This Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) has two circular bite marks the may be attributed to a cookie cutter shark, Isistius brasiliensis, found in Hawaii waters

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

Young Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

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

This breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) was born in the 2022 season off Maui, Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) and endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) off the island of Lanai, Hawaii, USA; Hawaii, United States of America

An Atlantic sunset, seen from the north coast of Devon; Southwest England, Great Britain, United Kingdom

Girl on beach watching murmuration of starlings at dusk, RSPB Reserve Minsmere; Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

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

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

This Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) is breaching off the island of Maui, Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

A Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) glides through the blue waters of Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) in hard coral; Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire, Caribbean

Pelican Rock at Martins Beach near Half Moon Bay, California, USA
Dramatic rock formation of Pelican Rock at Martins Beach near Half Moon Bay, California, USA; California, United States of America

Cannon Beach sunset, Oregon coast, USA
Dramatic sunset light in clouds over beach and rock formations on the Oregon coast; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States of America

Seagulls at Cannon Beach, Oregon, USA
Seagulls standing on the wet beach in the surf; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States of America

Fluke of a Sperm Whale, Sri Lanka
Fluke of a Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) splashing water at the surface of the ocean; Sri Lanka

Butterflyfish on a coral reef, Micronesia
A vibrant yellow butterflyfish on a coral reef; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Raccoon Butterflyfish on a coral reef, Hawaii, USA
Two Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) swimming side by side in a coral reef beside antler coral; Hawaii, United States of America

Two dolphins leaping out of the water side by side
Two Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) leaping out of the blue ocean water side by side; Hawaii, United States of America

Yaquina Head Light at sunrise, Yaquina Bay State Park, Oregon, USA
Yaquina Head Light at sunrise, Yaquina Bay State Park; Oregon, United States of America

Abundance of schooling fish on colourful coral reef in Fiji
An abundance of schooling fish on a colourful coral reef; Fiji

Sunset on the Baja Peninsula, Mexico
Sunset over the Pacific Ocean and a rocky beach on the Baja Peninsula; Baja California Peninsula, Mexico

Small island in the Maldives with palm trees and white sand; Maldives

Great Barracuda, Sphyraena barracuda, Hawaii, USA
Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) can reach as much as six feet in length and are relatively rare to see underwater in Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

View from Cape St Blaize Lighthouse of the rocky shore and Atlantic Ocean, Mossel Bay, South Africa
View from the Cape St Blaize Lighthouse of the rocky shore and Atlantic Ocean at Mossel Bay along the Garden Route; Mossel Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Perce Rock in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Quebec, Canada
Perce Rock in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Bonaventure Island and Perce Rock National Park; Perce, Quebec, Canada

Lighthouse at La Pointe du Vieux-Fort, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Lighthouse at La Pointe du Vieux-Fort, Basse-Terre, southernmost point of Guadeloupe, French West Indies; Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, France

Long exposure ocean and rocks along the Central California coast, USA; Santa Cruz, California, United States of America

Natural bridge at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California, USA
Natural bridge at Natural Bridges State Beach in California, USA; Santa Cruz, Calfornia, United States of America

Lone rowboat moored under dark stormy sky
Lone rowboat moored under a dark, stormy sky; Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England

Long exposure of waves along the California coast, Irvine, California, USA
Long exposure of waves along the California coast; Irvine, California, United States of America

Abstract panning image of Floridas Atlantic coast; Florida, United States of America

Stormy cloud formation
Billowing and stormy cloud formations over the ocean; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Sunset over the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand
Golden sunset over the Pacific ocean, viewed from the North shore; New Zealand

Malolo Island, Fiji
Turquoise water of the Pacific Ocean with a cloud-filled big sky overhead; Malolo Island, Fiji

Chestermans Beach, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Surfer At Muriwai New Zealand

Walled City of Dubrovnik, South Eastern Tip of Croatia, Dalmation Coast, Adriatic Sea, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

View from Old City Walls Walk, Walled City of Dubrovnik, South Eastern Tip of Croatia, Dalmation Coast, Adriatic Sea, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe

Large adult Napoleon wrasse in Maldives
A large adult napoleon wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus, swims infront of a shipwreck. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

School of longfin spadefish
Longfin Spadefish, Platax teira, Large school in open water, North Ari Atoll, Maldives

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"Exploring the Vast Depths: A Glimpse into the Open Ocean" Dive into Picture No. 12020740, where an overhead view captures the majesty of the open ocean off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in July. Here, a magnificent blue shark (Prionace glauca) gracefully swims through the deep blue waters. Venturing further to Micronesia's Yap Island, witness a thrilling sight as the dorsal fin of a Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaks through the surface. The Federated States of Micronesia offer breathtaking encounters with marine life. In Hawaii's pristine waters, we encounter a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adorned with mysterious circular bite marks attributed to cookie cutter sharks. These gentle giants showcase their unique tubercles and visible hairs on their heads. The Pacific Ocean comes alive as a playful Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaps out of its depths in Hawaii. Witnessing these acrobatic displays reminds us of nature's boundless beauty. Submerging beneath Hawaiian waves reveals another enchanting scene—a young Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), surrounded by turquoise hues that seem to stretch endlessly across this open expanse. Continuing our journey through Hawaii's open ocean brings us face-to-face with more Pantropical spotted dolphins (Stenella attenuata). Their sleek bodies effortlessly glide through crystal-clear waters, showcasing their natural grace and agility. A heartwarming moment unfolds off Maui as we witness a breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae), born during the 2022 season. This awe-inspiring event serves as a reminder of new beginnings and hope for these incredible creatures.