Esther's photos with the keyword: mer

Dorsal fin

Dorsal fin

Esther
02 Aug 2014 6 6 832
Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary engaging in dorsal fin slapping behavior. AIMG 3534
Deep dive

Deep dive

Esther
02 Aug 2014 7 7 768
Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary going into a deep dive. AIMG 3526
Headstand

Headstand

Esther
02 Aug 2014 6 4 757
Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary doing a "headstand." It stayed in that position for about 15 seconds. AIMG 3549
Up from the deep

Up from the deep

Esther
31 Jul 2014 15 14 1100
A humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary breached within a few feet of this fishing boat. That was an experience that they will not soon forget. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach (lift at least 40% of their body out of the water). AIMG 3506
That's no minnow passing by (or why I prefer to watch whales from a large boat)

That's no minnow passing by (or why I prefer to wa…

Esther
31 Jul 2014 4 4 848
This humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary is longer than the boat, although most of it remains underwater. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. AIMG 3509
Breaching humpback whale

Breaching humpback whale

Esther
30 Jul 2014 10 6 849
Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach (lift at least 40% of their body out of the water). AIMG 3485
Barnacle side up

Barnacle side up

Esther
30 Jul 2014 21 15 942
Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary landing on its back after breaching. An adult humpback can carry up to 1,000 pounds of barnacles. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach (lift at least 40% of their body out of the water). AIMG 3502
Summer sail

Summer sail

Esther
28 Jul 2014 13 9 575
Schooner Liberty Clipper in Boston Harbor AIMG 3475
Breaching near the boat

Breaching near the boat

Esther
28 Jul 2014 8 8 815
Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach, or take at least 40% of their body out of the water. AIMG 3479