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Pectoral Fin Collection

The pectoral fin, a remarkable feature of marine life, is showcased in various captivating moments across the world's oceans

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Blue shark (Prionace glauca) seen from above with pilot fish, Azores Islands, Portugal

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) seen from above with pilot fish, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its awingsa (in fact enlarged pectoral

Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its awingsa (in fact enlarged pectoral
Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its wings (in fact enlarged pectoral fins) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia, Java Sea

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), mother and calf swimming just below surface

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), mother and calf swimming just below surface in front of the West Maui Mountains. South of Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Detail of the pectoral fin of Roundhead parrotfish (Scarus viridifucatus) coast of Dhofar

Detail of the pectoral fin of Roundhead parrotfish (Scarus viridifucatus) coast of Dhofar and Hallaniyat islands, Oman. Arabian Sea

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Lionfish (Pterois volitans) patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie, a healthy reef

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie, a healthy reef and popular dive site accessible from Lololata Island Resort near Port Moresby, Coral Sea, Papua New Guinea

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Breaching Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is in front of the island of Lanai

Breaching Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is in front of the island of Lanai, Hawaii; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) pectoral fin and skin markings detail, Triton Bay, West Papua

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) pectoral fin and skin markings detail, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), mother and calf swimming just below surface

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), mother and calf swimming just below surface in front of the West Maui Mountains. South of Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Manta Ray (Manta birostris), black back, elevated view

Manta Ray (Manta birostris), black back, elevated view

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Portrait of a male gilded triggerfish; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Portrait of a male gilded triggerfish; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
Portrait of a male gilded triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Breaching Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii, USA

Breaching Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii, USA
Breaching Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) with pectoral fins extended; Hawaii, United States of America

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Humpback whale breaching the calm waters of Frederick Sound, Admiralty Island, Alaska, USA

Humpback whale breaching the calm waters of Frederick Sound, Admiralty Island, Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching the calm waters of the Inside Passage at Frederick Sound; Admiralty Island, Alaska, USA

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Humpback whale breaching the water close to shore at the Inside Passage, SE Alaska, Alaska, USA

Humpback whale breaching the water close to shore at the Inside Passage, SE Alaska, Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching the water close to shore at the Inside Passage; South East Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Blackside Hawkfish, Hawaii, USA

Blackside Hawkfish, Hawaii, USA
Typical of this family the Blackside hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) has thick spines in its pectoral fins to aid staying in place on its coral perch; Hawaii, United States of America

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Blackside Hawkfish

Blackside Hawkfish
Typical of this family, the Blackside hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) has thick spines in its pectoral fins to aid staying in place on its coral perch; Hawaii, United States of America

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Lionfish (Pterois Volitans); Indonesia

Lionfish (Pterois Volitans); Indonesia

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Hawaii, Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangilae) raises its pectoral fin above the surface

Hawaii, Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangilae) raises its pectoral fin above the surface

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Indonesia, Close-Up Of Parrotfish Scales And Pectoral Fin; Komodo

Indonesia, Close-Up Of Parrotfish Scales And Pectoral Fin; Komodo

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Fishes: Perciformes Centracanthidae - Picarel (Spicara smaris)

Fishes: Perciformes Centracanthidae - Picarel (Spicara smaris), Curled picarel (Centracanthus cirrus)
Zoology - Fishes - Perciformes - Centracanthidae - Blotched picarel (Spicara maena), Picarel (Spicara smaris), Picarel (Spicara flexuosa), illustration

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Big Skate, Raja binoculata, front view

Big Skate, Raja binoculata, front view

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Above view of Gunard Fish

Above view of Gunard Fish

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Fishes: Hammer head shark, muraena helena, anguilliformes

Fishes: Hammer head shark, muraena helena, anguilliformes Biology: Zoology

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Fishes: Perciformes Gobiidae, Black goby (Gobius niger), illustration

Fishes: Perciformes Gobiidae, Black goby (Gobius niger), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Fishes: Perciformes, Spotted dragonet (Callionymus maculatus), Boarfish (Capros aper)

Fishes: Perciformes, Spotted dragonet (Callionymus maculatus), Boarfish (Capros aper)
Zoology - Fishes - Perciformes - Boarfish (Capros aper), Spotted dragonet (Callionymus maculatus), Clipfish (Cristiceps argentatus), Threefin blenny (Tripterygion tripteronotus), illustration

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Fishes: Perciformes Moronidae, European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax ), illustration

Fishes: Perciformes Moronidae, European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax ), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Zoology: Fishes: Callionymus (genera) fishes, different species, illustration

Zoology: Fishes: Callionymus (genera) fishes, different species, illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Detain of lionfish fin

Detain of lionfish fin
Close up of the details of the pectoral fin of a lionfish, Pterois sp. Photographed at Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Mudskipper, coastal tropics Indian Ocean

Mudskipper, coastal tropics Indian Ocean
PM-10795 Mudskipper coastal tropics Indian Ocean Periopthalmus sp Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Humpback whale - pec-slap - lying on its side or back the whale is hitting the surface with one or

Humpback whale - pec-slap - lying on its side or back the whale is hitting the surface with one or both flippers
WAT-17779 Humpback whale Inside Passage - Alaska megaptera novaeangliae Pectoral fin with barnacles M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) pectoral fin, Um Halhla, Red Sea, Egypt

Rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) pectoral fin, Um Halhla, Red Sea, Egypt

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Bottlenose dolphin

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops sp.). Photographed in the Red Sea, Eilat, Israel

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Juvenile Atlantic spotted dolphin

Juvenile Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) swimming. Photographed in the Eastern Caribbean. Photographed on Little Bahama Bank, Grand Bahama

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Flying gurnard displaying

Flying gurnard displaying. Flying gurnards (Dactyloptena orientalis) use finger-like extensions on their pectoral fins to crawl across the sea floor

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Dogfish liver area, transverse section

Dogfish liver area, transverse section
Dogfish liver area. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the body of a lesser spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula), in the region of the liver (lower frame)

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Humpback whale underwater. (Megaptera novaeangliae). Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Humpback whale underwater. (Megaptera novaeangliae). Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Brydes whale on its side with pectoral fin and part of fluke above water. (Balaenoptera edeni)

Brydes whale on its side with pectoral fin and part of fluke above water. (Balaenoptera edeni)
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Sargassum frogfish (Histrio histrio). Bermuda

Sargassum frogfish (Histrio histrio). Bermuda
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)

Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imagePectoral Fin Collection: Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, male, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines

Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, male, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imagePectoral Fin 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 imagePectoral Fin 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 imagePectoral Fin 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 imagePectoral Fin 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



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The pectoral fin, a remarkable feature of marine life, is showcased in various captivating moments across the world's oceans. In the vibrant waters near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, a majestic Lionfish patrols Suzie's Bommie reef with its striking pectoral fins on full display. Meanwhile, off the Azores Islands in Portugal, a Blue shark gracefully glides through the depths accompanied by loyal pilot fish swimming alongside its impressive pectoral fin. Intriguingly, even smaller creatures possess awe-inspiring pectoral fins. The Dwarf lionfish showcases its enlarged and beautifully patterned pectorals as it opens its "wings" beneath the sea's surface. On the coast of Dhofar lies another fascinating sight - the intricate details of a Roundhead parrotfish's it can revealed as it swims along coral reefs. Moving to Lanai Island in Hawaii, we witness breathtaking encounters between Humpback whale mothers and their calves just below the water's surface. Their massive yet graceful bodies are propelled by their immense pectoral fins as they navigate through Hawaiian waters. Venturing further into West Papua in Indonesia's Pacific Ocean lies Triton Bay - home to magnificent Whale sharks with distinct skin markings adorning their colossal bodies. Here we find ourselves captivated by both their sheer size and intricately designed pectoral fins. Amongst these wonders lurks an elegant creature known as Manta Ray; from an elevated viewpoint above Maui Island in Hawaii emerges this black-backed beauty showcasing its expansive wingspan formed by its unique set of elongated pectoral fins. Not far away from Maui Island lies Frederick Sound near Admiralty Island in Alaska where breaching Humpback whales create mesmerizing spectacles for lucky observers. As these giants launch themselves out of calm waters using their powerful tails and flippers – including their mighty pectoral fins – they leave spectators awestruck.