Humpback Whale Photo, Megaptera novaeangliae



Humpback whale lunging out of the water at it reaches the surface, exhaling in a burst of bubbles. Maui, Hawaii, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, Image ID: 01356

Humpback whale lunging out of the water at it reaches the surface, exhaling in a burst of bubbles. Maui, Hawaii, USA

Image: 01356
Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA
Lat/Long: 20° 38' 5.14"N, 156° 52' 43.26"W (Coordinates: 20.63476°, -156.87868°)
Format: Film 3:2
Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale
Copyright © Phillip Colla / HWRF, all rights reserved worldwide.

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Updated: July 30, 2010

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