Esther's photos with the keyword: breaching

Up from the deep

Up from the deep

Esther
31 Jul 2014 15 14 1106
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 4 849
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 6 852
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
Breaching near the boat

Breaching near the boat

Esther
28 Jul 2014 8 8 822
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