Humpback Whale Photo, Megaptera novaeangliae

Water falling from the fluke (tail) of a humpback whale as the whale dives to forage for food in the Santa Barbara Channel. Santa Rosa Island, California, USA, Megaptera novaeangliae, natural history stock photograph, photo id 27029 Purchase A Print Of This ImageHow to request, purchase or license this imageAdd To Light Table


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Water falling from the fluke (tail) of a humpback whale as the whale dives to forage for food in the Santa Barbara Channel. Santa Rosa Island, California, USA

Stock Photo: 27029  -?- 
Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Santa Rosa Island, California, USA
Format: Digital 3:2
Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale
Copyright © Phillip Colla / HWRF, all rights reserved worldwide.
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NOTE: 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.

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