Humpback Whale Bubble Display, Megaptera novaeangliae, #04421

Male humpback whale emits an underwater stream of bubbles as it swims quickly during competitive group activities. Maui, Hawaii, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, natural history stock photograph, photo id 04421
Male humpback whale emits an underwater stream of bubbles as it swims quickly during competitive group activities. Maui, Hawaii, USA

Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 04421
Format: Digital 2:3
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