Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae photo, Maui, Hawaii, #05946

North Pacific humpback whales, part of a larger competitive group of humpbacks. Maui, Hawaii, USA

Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 05946
Format: Digital 9:16

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Categories:

Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Humpback Whale
Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Whale Behavior > Competitive / Rowdy Group
Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Humpback Whale
Gallery > Humpback Whales
Location > Oceans > Pacific > Hawaiian Islands
Location > Protected Threatened and Significant Places > National Marine Sanctuaries > Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Location > USA > Hawaii
Subject > Technique > Underwater

This professional quality stock photo can be licensed in high resolution form by contacting the photographer: Phillip Colla, photos@oceanlight.com, (760) 707-7153, more info and photographer bio.

This photograph was taken during Hawaii Whale Research Foundation research activities conducted under NOAA/NMFS and State of Hawaii permit. Its use is subject to certain restrictions. Please contact the photographer for more information.