Southern humpback whale in Antarctica, Megaptera novaeangliae, Cierva Cove, Antarctic Peninsula

Southern humpback whale in Antarctica, with significant diatomaceous growth (brown) on the underside of its fluke, lifting its fluke before diving in Cierva Cove, Antarctica. Antarctic Peninsula

Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Cierva Cove, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Image ID: 25499
Format: Digital 3:2

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Categories:

Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Humpback Whale
Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Humpback Whale
Location > Oceans > Southern Ocean > Antarctica
Location > World > Antarctica > Antarctic Peninsula > Cierva Cove

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