Esther's photos with the keyword: humpback

Kenai Fjords National Parks Cruise - Humpback Whale AIMG 5358

Kenai Fjords National Parks Cruise - Humpback Whale AIMG 5361

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise - Humpback whale The tell-tale sign of a humpback whale spouting on the surface. AIMG 5254

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise - Humpback whale AIMG 5268

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary engaging in dorsal fin slapping behavior. AIMG 3534

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary going into a deep dive. AIMG 3526

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary doing a "headstand." It stayed in that position for about 15 seconds. AIMG 3549

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

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

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

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

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

A humpback whale feeding at Stellwagen Bank off the coast of Massachusetts. You can see knobs called tubercles on the head, which are actually hair follicles and the baleen plates that they use for feeding. The gulls are attracted to the krill and small fish that the whale might miss. EWhale Watch June 2006 050

A 40 ton humpback whale goes into a deep dive from the surface. ODT: From the sea EWhale Watch June 2006 073

Humpback Whale going into a deep dive. The last thing that you see is its tail. EWhale Watch June 2006 041

Humpback whale feeding at Stellwagen Bank off the coast of Massachusetts. The gulls are opportunists who watch for the fish and small sea creatures that the whale misses. EEWhale Watch June 2006 049