Whales Profile Pics

Captured this epic #tailthrow on this mornings #whale cruise. • • • • • #humpbackwhale #whalesaustralia #dicoverqueenslandchallenge #thisisqueensland #destinationgoldcoast #ausgeo #igersgoldcoast #igersaustralia #hellogoldcoast #playgoldcoast #puregoldcoast #wearegoldcoast #ourgoldcoast #Migoldcoast #goldcoast #ilovegoldcoast #seeaustralia #abcmyphoto #yourshotphotographer #ecotourismaustralia #earthcapture - @wildivide on Instagram

Massive breaches today! 😳 #whalewatching #sydney #australia - @whalewatchingsydney on Instagram

Фотограф и исследователь России @kirillumrikhin вернулся с Шантарских островов – одного из самых труднодоступных мест России. Самолетом до Хабаровска, от него еще одним самолетом до Николаевска-на-Амуре (полтора часа), оттуда – четыре часа по бездорожью до морского побережья – и на лодку. Вот что пишет: «Там, конечно, все сложно. Заповедник, браконьеры и вообще не простой регион, но те красоты, которые там есть – я такого у нас не видел. Медведи, нерпы, птицы и, конечно, киты. Все – в несметных количествах. Я правда не встречал мест в мире, где киты, как коровы, пасутся на одном месте целыми стадами». Просто посмотрите, насколько же это #заебись - @yurydud on Instagram

Our new paper is out on our research voyage off Cape Horn Chile and the Antarctic Peninsula studying killer whales- and more specifically - our research on Type D orca! Check it out in the journal Ecology, “Enigmatic megafauna: type D killer whale in the Southern Ocean”. @orcatalkoz #killerwhale #orca #typeD #science #projectorca #scicomm - @becwellard on Instagram

Got an up close look at some orca and gray whales with our neighbor friends this weekend! These majestic animals always leave me breathless. The orca pods are critically endangered in Washington State due to lack of salmon, noise pollution, and chemical pollution. Researchers have found orca pods are matriarchal, with some grandmothers living well past 90 years old. Why do orca grandmothers live so long? Young orcas with grandmothers are more likely to stay alive than those without. A calf’s risk of death rises dramatically for two years following the death of its grandmother, who carries knowledge about food resources and navigation paths. These sentient beings deserve to be protected and out of aquariums! 🐋 #blackfish #orca #killerwhale - @jamroub on Instagram

What a day! This Juvi put on a great show for our group today and then breached as a farewell! Lucky bunch 🙏 - @allseacharters on Instagram

- Animals- Humpback Whales

Orcas and rainbows 🌈💕 . . . Today we were treated to around 16 orca visiting our backyard!!!!💥🤩🍀 (yep! you read that right! 👀 The Crew estimated around 16! 😮 #squadgoals❤️ ) . . . They were spread out over a large area cruising solo, in pairs or small groups. Mostly unknown to us, we did recognise six orca that last visited us back in June this year, and again before that in 2016. . . . This little selection from our very epic encounter taken by our Head Guide, Tracy 👏👊 - @dolphinencounterkaikoura on Instagram

Impossível não partilhar a coisa mais bonita que me aconteceu nos últimos tempos: dezenas de golfinhos a nadar connosco inesperadamente neste mar incrivelmente bonito. 😭💙🐬 A Natureza é mesmo o melhor e mais precioso bem que temos, não deixem de protegê-la e de preserva-la para que possamos continuar a contempla-la para sempre. There’s no planet B. 🌎 - @margmartins on Instagram

Orcas are back in Orange County! 👋🏼 @east_meets_west_excursions - @newport_yachts on Instagram

Production has begun! We’ve been super busy with the filming of my first Online Workshop as the first Female Photographer teaching Wildlife Photography with @wildistco by @alexstrohl 💙 Checkout my Stories or the “Workshop” highlight above ⬆️ to follow the adventure as I photograph bears in the wild! 🐻 - @charlysavely on Instagram

Good morning from Montauk! 🐳😍 - @longislandbeachtherapy on Instagram

Happy 9 years anniversary to us 💙 @danbythedesert Thanks for all the fun adventures! - @oceanaimee on Instagram

“Hey mum, watch this!” The young humpbacks are coming through Jervis Bay with their new babies, and they’re proving to be little (1000kg +) show-offs! Now til November is the best time to see them! Call 44416311 today! 📸: @marinemammalresearch #visitshoalhavennsw #lovensw #holidayherethisyear #whalewatching - @dolphin_watch_cruises on Instagram

- Wale

Week in Nelson Bay ... #nelsonbay #whalewhatching #beach #newsouthwales #australia - @alaptseu on Instagram

The year is slowly winding down and the festive season is upon us- still not sure of what to get your loved ones for Christmas this year? Give the experience of a lifetime- a trip to Swim With Whales in The Kingdom of Tonga! We are starting to fill up for our 2020 season- email bookings@whaledivetonga.com now to enquire about next year! • • • #swimwithwhales #whaleswim #gift #experience #adventure #christmas #tonga #travel #bucketlist #holiday #ecotours #travelgram - @whaledivetonga on Instagram

Enjoy, even if today is the last day of the weekend! 🐬 - @dolphinaris on Instagram

We’re back! Starting this Friday, boats have been given the green light to resume whale watching and other tourism activities in Monterey and other parts of the state. While the virus is still ongoing, we will be limiting passenger load, practicing social distancing, and keeping up with other health related procedures while onboard. I’ve missed the ocean so much and hope many of you can join me out at sea sometime! We have some whale watching trips planned as well as great white shark trips starting this Sunday. You can either call or email me directly to book, or visit @sanctuarycruises for more help. Looking forward to seeing many of you back on the water soon! - @chasedekkerphotography on Instagram

Hoy, como es el Día de los Océanos divagué un poco y terminé revisando fotos de momentos bonitos que he tenido en ellos. Nunca me he considerado como esas personas de mar, pero resulta que ahora echo muchísimo de menos navegar, escuchar las olitas y quedarme pegado mirando cómo el sol se va. También extraño ver sus animales, aunque sea en esos pocos segundos que se muestran. Sin embargo, lo que más echo de menos son las historias, las risas y la sabiduría de l@s amig@s. Creo que gracias a ell@s he aprendido a apreciar tanto el mar. También, si me pongo medio místico, creo que gracias al mar me he afiatado más y más con mi gente. Respeto, amistad, compañía, admiración. Así que en este día, quería tirar estas 10 fotos no sólo por recordarme lo lindos que son los animalitos marinos, sino que también por aquellas personas que me han hecho darles significado. A tod@s ell@s, les llevo siempre en el océano. 💙 Ah y para l@s curiosill@s: 1) Ballena Franca Austral (Eubalaena australis) 2) Pingüino de Magallanes (Spheniscus magellanicus) 3) Elefante Marino (Mirounga leonina) 4) Fragata Común (Fregata magnificens) 5) Lobo Fino de Dos Pelos (Arctophoca australis) 6) Piquero de Patas Azules (al que Instagram le cortó las patas 😑) (Sula nebouxii) 7) Ballena Fin (Balaenoptera physalus) 8) Tortuga Verde (Chelonia mydas) 9) Albatros de Salvin (Thalassarche salvini) 10) Delfín Nariz de Botella (Tursiops truncatus) - @pablogarrido on Instagram

Wow what a whale at almost 24mtrs, this Pygmy Blue was far from Pygmy :) and cruising down the shallows of the reef is so rare. The Ningaloo Coast line never ceases to surprise me. Something that needs to be cherished for ever. 📸 by @nushfreedman and I, all shot under research permit. @one.blue.ocean @vagabondphotographic @terra_australis @adrenofreediving @protectningaloo - @andrererekuracreative on Instagram

- all about where I live

Die Schwanzflosse eines Wals ist so individuell wie der Fingerabdruck bei uns Menschen. Durch ihre einzigartige Struktur können wir Wale voneinander unterscheiden und erkennen. ⁠​⁠ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠​⁠ Für die Wale sind sie natürlich viel mehr als das, sie gibt ihnen Antrieb. ⁠​⁠ ​ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠​⁠ Sei Du der Antrieb für andere, der die Flosse für den Wal ist. Denn wenn wir etwas verändern wollen, sind wir zusammen stärker. 🐳💙⁠​⁠ ​ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠​⁠ 📷 @chelseamayerphotography ​⁠ - @gotbag on Instagram

Whale watching in Mirissa!🐳 . . #srilanka #mirissabeach #whales #turtles #boattour #dolphins #careaboutoceans #nature #oceanlife #ocean #indianocean #rajaandthewhales #nofilter #advanture #traveling - @familyparadise_hikka on Instagram

Baleias Jubartes! Hoje elas deram um show. Com a PL Divers é assim, vem com a gente! Para mergulhar em Arraial do Cabo, informe-se e venha viver em contato com a natureza! #pldivers #issoepldivers #sealife #sea #jubarte #baleias #whale #humpbacks #arraialdocabo #arraialdocaborj #arraialdocabooficial #arraialdocabocaribebrasileiro - @poesia_sub on Instagram

One of my favourite images and moments. This is the calf that came so close and stayed so still, that I could of gently rested my forehead on its rostrum. The bliss I feel being in the water with these whales is inexpressible. I could of taken many close up photos of its eye, an image I would love to have, however enjoying the moment with the camera off just meant so much more. I could spend forever simply being in the presence of these incredible beings.⁣ ⁣ The void left from of not being with them this year is huge, but the thought of being with them again next year gets me through 🙏🏻⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #humpback #humpbacks #whales #humpbackwhale #sealife #ocean #humpbackwhales #oceanlife #freedive #cetacean #marinelife #cetaceans #wildlife #canon #uwphotography #freediving - @jonoimages on Instagram

France is bringing an end to the captivity of dolphins and whales! In a press conference on Tuesday, France’s minister of ecological transition announced that orca and dolphin shows will be gradually phased out over the next 7-10 years. 🇫🇷 Effective immediately, the country’s three marine parks are not allowed to import or breed dolphins or orcas, and no new dolphinariums will be built. “It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these (wild) animals” said the minister, arguing that animal welfare is a priority. . The movement against dolphin and whale captivity is unstoppable. As more countries take a stand for these intelligent animals who suffer endlessly in captive conditions, the need for sanctuaries is pressing! Learn more about our whale sanctuary work and how you can help be part of the solution! Link in bio. 🐳 #endcetaceancaptivity #dolphins #whales #orcas #belugas #dotherightthing #solutions #backtonature #whalesanctuary #changetheparadigm #whaleswithoutwalls . - @whalesanctuaryproject on Instagram

Lors de notre retraite d’octobre à Tenerife vous partirez en bateau avec un biologiste pour tout savoir sur les baleines et les dauphins de l’île🐬 - @islandyogaretreats on Instagram

Heavenly. #cunarddreams #norway #norwegianfjords - @cunardline on Instagram

The power of black and white photographs is indisputable. It’s like opening world unknown that conveys emotions ands story in a way that color photo just can’t. #Tonga #whales #reddigitalcinema - @misha__winter on Instagram

These amazing Fin Whales spotted feeding on our Eco tour yesterday along with dolphins and humpback whales🐋 thanks to @dillipusmaximus for the great photos.☀️🐬😊💙 #staycation #dinglepenninsula #dingleboattours #dingle #sealife - @dingleboattours on Instagram

The South Australian Government has proposed to allow commercial fishing into some of the states most important marine sanctuaries, at odds with its own independent review, the science and community views. Recent YouGov polling found that 88% of South Australians think marine sanctuaries are a good idea and three in four people want to see them doubled in size. Please Premier - SOS - save our sanctuaries! - @greataustralianbightalliance on Instagram

⛵️ Navegar de vuelta a casa desde el Parque Nacional de los Haitises y encontrarnos por casualidad con esta maravilla! 🐋No tiene precio!! 📷@okawangus #HaciendaCocuyo #CocuyoWeekends #godominicanrepublic #ig_dominicanrepublic #samana #travel #dominicanrepublic #caribbean #views #nature #elsoplao #whales #nature #naturephotography - @soplaosailboat on Instagram

Orcas off shore on the way to Little Cayman with Ocean Frontiers - @ocean.frontiers.cayman on Instagram

This was three years ago but I remember like it was yesterday. I learned later this day that this whale was Lefty because it had his left pectoral fin bit off by an orca in Monterey. 💪 #truestory #humpbackwhale #slo #whales #getoutside #travelphotography #californiadreaming #canonphotography - @vincentshayphotography on Instagram

- 🔥 Sea Lion goes for a ride 🔥

- The Whale

🐬🌊✨ . . . . . . . . . . . #carloforte #isoladisanpietro #farodicaposandalo #caposandalo #farocarloforte #delfini #natura #meravigliadellanatura #mare #paradiso #sardegna #sardinia #sardegnagram #sardegnamare #instasardegna #ig_captures #italiainfotografia #igers #igsardegna #sardegnaofficial #grazieadiosonosardo #lanuovasardegna #loves_sardegna #awesome_photographers #igers_sardegna #sardinia_exp #igworldglobal #focusardegna #sardegnaofficial #sardegnareporter #sardegnageographic - @n_icogrey on Instagram

- Art Box

Une journée que je ne suis pas prête d’oublier 🐳 Quelques heures avant que la transmission d’@ernestlewest nous lâche, on vivait un moment magique et indescriptible avec les baleines à bosses du Saint-Laurent. Une chose est certaine, Charlevoix nous a fait vivre des hauts et des bas ( et je ne parle pas juste des côtes )! - @anne__mp on Instagram

Say hello to the famous beluga,Hvaldimir. Also known as The “Russian spy whale”. If you visit the harbour in Sørkjosen,there’s a good chance this charming guy will show up.. . . . . . . . #hvaldimir #norge #mittnorge #mittnordnorge #discoverglobe #ocean #ourplanetdaily #discovery #earthoutdoors #stayandwander #visitnorway #discoverocean #travelstoke #nature #outdoortones #folkscenery #aquatech #aquatech_imaginselutions #beautifulldestination #theocean #canonnordic #canon #natgeo #natgeowild #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #bbcearth #bbctravel #naturegeography #whalesunderwater - @einarroy on Instagram

Got to fulfill one of my dreams this weekend of seeing whales out in the wild. * * #vancouver #victoriaisland #canada #wildlife #whales #whalewatching #nature #orcas #humpbackwhale - @em_keano on Instagram

Seeing this big mumma chilling on the surface letting her calf swim all over her head + jumping out of the water like a crazy little toddler was super entertaining. I can’t wait to show the rest of my drone footage when I finally get around to editing 😅 . . #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #lovewhitsundays #humpbackwhale #whales #ocean #djimavicair2 #dji #dronephotography #lovethereef - @meganrubi on Instagram

W O W. What a day!! First up we travelled a long way north before finding a very active calf off Newport Beach and then had an incredible dolphin interaction on our way home. 2nd trip was treated to some sensational tail slaps and tails throws by a huge female humpback cruising with her calf. Then in the afternoon we headed south for one of the best shows of the year. Two mothers and two calves non stop breaching for over an hour. Doesn’t get much better than that! Still buzzing. . . . . . #humpbackwhale #travel #boat #instagood #closencounter #sydneylife #sydneyphotographer . . . . #whalesnsw #mugging #ocean #nature #createcommune #artofvisuals #natgeo #marinelife #ourplanet #seashepherd #lonelyplanet #ourplanetdaily #australia #ilovesydney #lovemanly #seeaustralia #whalewatching #whales #whale #breach #sydney #northernbeaches #bondibeach - @oceanextreme on Instagram

Activity in the sea off Andoya #discoverandoya #visitnorway #visitandoy #andøya #andoya #vesterålen #visitvesterålen #inorway #whale #whales #whalesafari #sea #northern - @discoverandoya on Instagram

Here come the whales! Image taken today by @judeconning #whale #whalewatching #forster #breaching #amaroocruises #holidays #cruises #tours - @amaroocruises on Instagram

Whale, would you look at that water!? 💎 Weve had some remarkable weather lately, and this week its a forecast of sunshine and 100% chance of whales! Sightings are guaranteed on our whale watching cruises, and with moments like this, youre in for an unforgettable wildlife encounter! 📷 on tour, by @ranger_tess - @kingfisherbayresort on Instagram

Un saludo 👋 enorme de buenos días desde el Pacífico Colombiano!!!🐋 • Ya nos están llamando nuestras amigas jorobadas para visitarlas, y en Colombia Inspira no vemos la hora de atender su llamado. • ¿Quien se anima con nosotros apenas nos liberen de la cuarentena?👆 • 📸 @pedroredman • #Colombia #ColombiaInspira #Ballenas #Jorobadas #humpbackwhale #Humpbacks #Nature #naturephotography - @colombiainspira on Instagram

¡Hoy les traigo una gran sorpresa! Junto a @alphabysony_latin voy a estar dando un seminario online y gratuito sobre toda la técnica que hay detrás de la película LA BALLENA FRANCA. Será una charla orientada sobre todo a las personas que quieran incursionar en la filmación de documentales de naturaleza. Están todos invitados. Será el 16 de septiembre a las 18hs Argentinas ❣️. ¡Link en la BIO para inscribirse y reservar su lugar! Una cosa más... ¿Me ayudan a compartirlo? - @silvestre.z on Instagram

Whale watching in Cabo yesterday courtesy of Cruise and Maritime’s historic ship Astoria, Cabo Adventures, Cabo Living Magazine and, of course, the incredible humpback whales! An amazing couple of hours! #cruiseandmaritimevoyages #caboadventures ##cabolivingmagazine #whalewatching #humpbackwhales - @paulpapphoto on Instagram

🌊🌊 #art #coloredpencil #drawing #artcontest51k - @yamit_art on Instagram

B L U E W H A L E 🐋 Yes !!!! we spotted a blue whale today, they are the largest animal ever know to have lived on earth. These magnificent marine mammals rules the oceans at up to 100ft long and up to 200 tons. Their tongues alone can weight as much as an elephant. Such a privilege 🙌 very grateful 🤙 Onboard @liveningaloo . . #photography #sonyimages #sonyaustralia #sonynz #underwater #freedive #freedivephotography #summer #nigalooreef #ningaloo #ocean #oceanlife #natgeoyourshot #natgeography #natgeo #natgeowild #oceans #underwateraustralasia #aquatech_imagingsolutions #australiascoralcoast #oceans #discoverwithalpha #sonyalphanz @sonyalpha.anz - @fabiopicinato on Instagram

I needed this today. T041’s + T109C’s #tofino - @jennifersteven on Instagram

The whales sure love the wind! This morning we had lots of beautiful breaches, head slaps and some impressive tails! Back out again this afternoon and more whales feeding off Tura Head, lots of dolphins and even a few seals! Book your whale adventure online www.merimbulamarina.com or give us a call (02) 6495 1686. - @merimbulamarina on Instagram

#Repost @marythemountains ・・・ What a great last day home 🐋 #livelovenewfoundland #livelovecanada #newfoundland #newfoundlandtourism #canada #canadatourism #ocean #water #whale #photography - @livelovenewfoundland on Instagram

And Mumma could strut her stuff as well 🤩 🐳 💦 🐳 #whalewatchingtweedcoast #whalewatchinggoldcoast on board #tweedgoldcoastdivecharters #tweedwhalewatching #australia_oz #igersgoldcoast #igersqueensland #ig_discover_australia #ig_australia_ #tv_australia #tweedcoastscoop #tweedexperiencesnetwork #thetweed_nsw #abcmyphoto #humpbackwhale #charterboatwhatcharterboat #Whales_australia #exploringaustralia #aussie_images #aussiephotos #igersaustraliaofficials #puregoldcoast #dailybaileynsw #destinationtweed #northernrivers_nsw #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #fiftyshades_of_nature #whalelove #thelifeofwhales - @timtam_75 on Instagram

In 2018 the world watched with heavy hearts as J-35 (Tahlequah) carried her dead calf for 17 days, over 1,600 kilometers, throughout the Salish Sea. On September 4, 2020 Tahlequah became a mother again, giving birth to a healthy and precocious calf according to researchers at the Center of Whale Research. This calf brings the critically endangered population of Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKWs) up to 73 individuals. At least two other females in the population are known to be pregnant as well. . Tahlequahs new calf is the first successful birth since J-56 (Tofino) was first spotted in Clayoquot Sound in the spring of 2019. This new calf, and the hope for two more in the near future, brings us a cautious new optimism for the SRKWs. Nutritional stress, resulting from the decline in chinook salmon availability, is one of the many factors that pose threat to the SRKWs. Because of this, a large percentage of pregnancies end in failure and calves face a 40% mortality rate. For Tahlequah, and the rest of the SRKWs, we hope this new calf is able to thrive. . The conservation and restoration of chinook salmon runs is one of the best ways we can help safe guard the future of the SRKWs. This September, Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society will be joining Tofino Resort and Marina for Fish for the Future, a conservation initiative aimed at raising money to protect wild salmon and the ecosystems they rely on. 100% of the proceeds raised by Fish for the Future will be dedicated to various Clayoquot Sound watershed projects in order to safeguard salmon populations for the future. It is our goal to promote conservation through educational outreach and inspire people to make everyday choices that can help to protect the future of salmon and all those who rely on them. . 📸 of J35 and new calf, J57 by Katie Jones, Center for Whale Research . #killerwhales #orca #southernresidentkillerwhales #srkws #marinebiology #marineresearch #conservation #education #tofino - @simrs_tofino on Instagram

- Protect Whats Out There

- 🔥 Four curious Orcas 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Tui and La:- Water spirits from the Northern water tribe spirit oasis! My first ever digital art!! I’m actually kinda proud of this 😂😆! Tagged some great accounts! Tags: #avatarthelastairbender #avatar #avataraang #tuiandla #thelastairbender #watertribe #northernwatertribe #spirits #koifish #spiritoasis #yue #moon #moonspirit #ocean #oceanspirit #thegaang #gaang #water #atla # - @xatla.lokx on Instagram

- A sea creatures & fish

This little bub is following mum wherever she goes. Can you see the difference in colour in those little Humpback calves? - @seaworldcruises on Instagram

- Environmental / Ethics

45 tons of flying blubber 😂 #whalewatching #sydney #australia - @whalewatchingsydney on Instagram

Experience the most prolific land-based whale watching in the world! It’s no secret that whale enthusiasts from around the world flock to Walker Bay every year to observe these peaceful giants of the deep. The close proximity and the pristine natural environment you view them in, makes it arguably the best in the world. Join our knowledgeable guides as they take you to all the best viewing spots, where you will witness whales breaching within metres from the shoreline. Follow the link in bio for more information about our incredible whale watching experiences. #travelsa #travelocal #luxurytravel #whalewathcing #natureguides #marinebig5 #serengetiofthesea #spring #springsplendour #travelsouthafrica #southafrica #overberg #capefloralkingdom - @grootbos on Instagram

Swipe for behind the scenes 🐋 - @fannarpall on Instagram

So fascinating that they do that! 😍⁠ ⁠ Resident killer whale spy hopping in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada⁠ ------------ - @rolfhickerphotography on Instagram

•Newport Beach• 2 years ago I got to see Killer whales out in the wild for the first time and it was magical. I tried many times before for years and was always unsuccessful. Each and every failed trip was absolutely worth it for this moment. Thanks again to @newportcoastaladventure and @markgirardeau for making it happen. This picture is actually from my second time seeing them but my first time flying a drone over them. This Orca’s name is Orion and is from the CA51 pod. Hopefully I get to see them again soon! - @patrickc_la on Instagram

Hammerstad camping i Vågan er en campingplass med hytter, telt-og bobiloppstilling. Foto: @hammerstadcamping - - - - Besøk www.opplevnorge.no for inspirasjon til norgesferien! #opplevnorge #norgesferie #mittnorge #sommerferie #norge #norway #nordland #vågan #lofoten #kyst #kystnorge #kystkultur #hav #båt #båtliv #liveterbestute #utno #eventyr #adrenalin #sightseeing #hval #arktisk - @opplevno on Instagram

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- 2016

“Surface Breaker” A visit from the T109A2’s near Tofino. Photo: @ocroz_ #tofino #killerwhales - @tofinowhalecentre on Instagram

We sure picked an amazing week to run four of our famous Extended 8hr Offshore Trips! We had glassy blue water, blue skies, and BLUE WHALES! All of our trips encountered multiple Blue Whales, including cow/calf pairs and some VERY friendly large adults! (see video on our Facebook page!) There has been so much whale activity about 60-70 miles offshore, and while these trips enjoyed the worlds largest animal, there was also reports of Orcas and Sperm Whales in the outer waters! Thats what makes these extended trips so special, you just never know what we might find out there! As a reminder, every Friday and Sunday in September is going to be an extended trip, and we will be adding more to the schedule this evening as well so be sure to stay tuned to our social media pages for updates! These trips sell out incredibly fast, and you do NOT want to miss this opportunity! No other company in San Diego offers anything like this! Check out this amazing drone shot from Captain Dom who always has his drone at the ready when were offshore! www.gonewhalewatching.com - @gonewhalewatching on Instagram

Es-tu déjà allé faire une croisière aux baleines? C’était ma première fois et laisser moi vous dire que ce ne sera pas ma dernière 🤍 J’ai toujours été fascinée par les mammifères marins... disons que de les voirs et de les entendre d’aussi près c’était « priceless ». Une belle expérience estivale à vivre et revivre chaque année au Québec 🐋 . . #nmp_presets #photography #onserejointdehors #outdoortones #viewbug . . . #baleines #besiders #boquebec #bonjourquebec #croisieresauxbaleines #cotenord #explorequebec #fillesdunord #fleuvestlaurent #fjordsaguenay #instadoussac #jaimetadoussac #momentmeteo #quebeccotemer #quebecauthentique #quebec_travelers #quebecmaritime #quebecmag #quebectourism #roadtripultramar #tadousac #tourismetadoussac #tourismecotenord #vacancesauquebec #whales - @janyck_photo on Instagram

- ALBINIZM

This humpback whale calf “logged” on the surface like this, barely moving for an hr while it’s mother circled nearby feeding on krill here in Antarctica. The stars have to align for a shot like this, an afternoon sun, clear water, no swell, no wind, and of course having a whale sitting dead still for you 👌🏼 🐋 Follow @legendexplorer @ycoyacht 📸 @sheltondupreez . . #antarctica #explore #explorer #explorerpage #exploring #wanderlust #travel #expedition #expeditions #landscape #nature #iceberg #glacier #wildlife #killerwhale #orca #humpbackwhale #penguin #yacht #luxuryyacht #yachting #superyacht #dronephotography #drone #dronestagram #droneoftheday - @legendexplorer on Instagram

- whales & dolphins

Wowwww !!!! I don’t think we was going to get this lucky. 5 humpback whales and school of dolphins 200+ !! It’s was a 20% to see dolphins. That was a rare sighting 🥰😍 - @emilypics_mua on Instagram

- According to molecular evidence the closest living relatives of whales are the artiodactyls, a group of hoofed mammals that includes deer, cows, sheep, pigs, giraffes, camels and hippos

Being outside in the fresh air and doing something in nature can fill your spirit and help boost your immune system. If you want to get out this weekend, the whales would love to see you and they are #coronavirusfree Visit our website for #whalewatching info. . #optoutside #freshair #danawharf #danapointharbor #nature #healthyvibes #openair #sea #marinelife #boating #sailing #whalelover #ocmoms #ockids #weekendmood #graywhale #whalemigration - @festivalofwhales on Instagram

Turns out manual focus with a big lense on a little boat after a view beers is challenging! What a way to to finish an afternoon 🤟 No need to edit these beauties, nature did all the work 👌😍 - @theboony89 on Instagram

- Whale Watching

Las orcas se encuentran entre los cetáceos con menor consumo de energía cuando se desplazan. Su Costo Total de Transporte es de los más eficientes entre los cetáceos. Si eres un depredador este tipo de adaptación es importante.(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1692474/pdf/QLJDAN2DQHB2TX45_354_193.pdf). - @mmape_lapaz on Instagram

Happy New Year 2020 . . . #whales #humpbackwhale #whale #humpbackwhales #megapteranovaeangliae #whalewatching #cetacean #naturalhistory #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeonearth #nature #naturephotography #underwaterphotography #uwphotography #photonaturalist #クジラ #サトウクジラ #水中写真 - @tonywu98 on Instagram

Tag a #whale lover 🐳⁣ Photo by @slatermoorephotography - @seven_seas_explorer on Instagram

- 🔥 The view from an Alaskan backyard [OC]

Dolphins and whales were playing. They were passing below us and suddenly, this whale turned around while looking me directly in the eyes. She got very, very close to me while she danced with the other whale and the dolphins. You could hear how they communicated with each other, you heard the singing of whales and the sound of dolphins. I have been moved to the point where tears filled my eyes, to later merge with the sea... The song Alegría from Cirque du Soleil immediately came to my mind at that moment, and I was listening to it for hours while I edited the photographs. www.AlvaroHerreroPhotography.com - @mekanphotography on Instagram

Всем привет. Интересные встречи с замечательными людьми. Поднимались в горы в северной Индии. В глубокой деревушке местные рано по-утру зашугутились. Что за хрень, рис никто не идёт окучивать? Далай-Лама приезжает - учение местным даровать и на мозги про карму капать. Это уже было выше наших сил, пришлось затусить с деревенскими. Дальше больше, наш маршрут совпал с лидером буддийского мира. Новая деревня, новое учение, кучу фоток совместных сделали. Удивила простота во всем и даже в одежде - обычная накидка рыжая. А где же килограммы золота на шее и голове, сотни халдеев со всяческими флагами и мистическими штуковинами? В перерывах монахи ходят, но не подаяния отбирают, а лепешки всем раздают и в бумажные стаканчики чай с молоком и маслом разливают. Впал я в безмолвие и уставился на дикий народ. Китай. Транзитный аэропорт. Стоим, разглядываем китайскую мамашу, которая прицепила на два поводка мелких близняшек, а они вокруг её скачут и пищат. Неожиданно сзади похлопывание по плечу, оборачиваюсь, куда смотреть? Кругом чумазики. Сфокусировал взгляд - Таня, она же @ivan_zaugolnik, из Новосибирска. Пару раз вместе на Алтае тусили. Китайские практики да медицину учили. Она переводчица - китайский знает лучше самих любителей скушать всё, на чем остановился голодный взгляд. Возвращала школьников с китайской практики. Естественно воспоминания и селфи на телефон. С Оксаной, она же @oxanasuhaya, мы тоже на Алтае познакомились, у китайцев вместе в спортлагере учились. Она крута, в самом лучшем значении этого слова, возглавляет федерацию цигун, ушу и китайской медицины в Чебоксарах. Я даже плохо представляю где это, ну явно не в Мурманской области 😀. В том году она нас сгоношила и мы двинули в Китай друг другу под кожу иголки загонять. Как это возможно - спустя несколько лет и через тысячи километров встретится на расстоянии 9 часов полёта от Москвы? Блин, опять Камчатка, Нину встретили, она там живёт. До этого вместе на Алтае тусили много лет назад. Так она тоже ушу занимается. Ну конечно мы уехали с икрой и фигурками божеств медвежьего рая. Продолжение ниже. - @paklyanovvictor on Instagram

- Dolphin from ship

C’est une victoire pour les défenseurs de la cause animale. La présentation d’animaux sauvages dans les cirques itinérants va être « progressivement » interdite en France, ainsi que la reproduction et l’introduction de nouvelles orques et de dauphins dans les trois delphinariums du pays, a annoncé mardi 29 septembre la ministre de la transition écologique, Barbara Pompili. Elle n’a pas donné de calendrier précis pour la mise en œuvre de ces interdictions.⁣ -⁣ Un orque au parc dattraction Sea World, à San Diego, aux Etats-Unis, en 2014. Photo : Mike Blake (@msk8blake) / Reuters (@reuters)⁣ -⁣ #Cirques #Animaux - @lemondefr on Instagram

Sunshine and coastlines ☀️ Book 5 nights or more in our two-bedroom apartments and get 20% OFF your entire stay 🙌 Plus enjoy a complimentary room upgrade 😊 (limited availability). Use the PROMO code 5NIGHTS when you book: Link in bio 👆 - @blueccoolangatta on Instagram

Feels like a hundred heat runs ago, but still one of my favourites... down to the south west of the islands under calm seas with a dozen semi-trailers on the move ... on the duckboard of #dreamcatcher waiting for @alitakau ‘s command of #indawata lengthy bubble trails, and screams of delight after they’d passed. 5 August 2014 #EOS1Dx #ef16to35 #nauticam #nothingbetter #swimwithwhales #humpbackwhales #tonga #whalesunderwater @whalesunderwater @pxlexplorer #darrenjew #darrenjewphotography - @darrenjew on Instagram

What’s underneath the surface is quite remarkable 📸 - @clembruleh on Instagram

¿Quien se apunta a esta travesía de gigantes?🤩👆🐋 Nos fuimos para BAHÍA SOLANO a ver ballenas!!🙌 Fechas 9-13 de Octubre 🗓 • Junto a @estebanduquem y @madreaguaeco creamos una experiencia inolvidable en la cual conoceremos a fondo estás gigantes Jorobadas del Pacífico Colombiano. Un encuentro mágico rodeados de naturaleza en uno de los lugares más biodiverso a del 🌎. • OTRAS ACTIVIDADES -Trekking por una de las selvas más biodiversas de Colombia -Kayaking -Avistamiento de Fauna -Fotografía de Naturaleza Entre otras... • *Viajamos con todos los protocolos de Bioseguridad! • ¡Cupos limitados! Mayores Informes DM (Mensaje Directo) • 📸 @estebanduquem 📸 @mr.caliche • #Pacifico #ExperienciaPacifico #Ballenas #BallenasJorobadas #EcoTurismo #TurismoEcologico #Travel #humpbackwhale - @colombiainspira on Instagram

Victoire HISTORIQUE ! La France met fin à lélevage de visons, aux delphinariums et à la présence d’animaux sauvages dans les cirques ! 🎉 💛 La concrétisation de ces annonces sera progressive, mais celles-ci nen restent pas moins une avancée majeure pour les droits des animaux en France. Les bouchons de champagne sont en train de sauter chez PETA - merci à tous ceux qui ont œuvré à cette victoire ! 🙌🍾 Ne restez JAMAIS silencieux pour les animaux : les pétitions fonctionnent, les actions de rue fonctionnent - des décennies de lutte pour les animaux sauvages ont enfin porté leurs fruits. 😭✊ #furisdead #fur #fourrure #stopanimalabuse #animalrights #govegan #orque #orca #killerwhale #whale #dolphin #marinepark #captivity #captivitykills #cruauté #cruelty #freedom #liberté #marineland #marinelandantibes #animaux #animals #cirque #circus #captivité #captivity #captivitykills #respect #compassion #NonAuSpécisme #PETA - @peta_france on Instagram

More mum and calf tail action from yesterday’s Whale Watching🤗🐋 - @noosawave on Instagram

Un rêve éveillé ! Merci à @caledoniecharter pour cette journée incroyable 🐋 ✨ - @eliseveyret on Instagram

Orcas of Baja California Sur. We have so much to learn from them. October 2019 BCS MEXICO . . . . . #orca #mexico #travel #explore #ocean #cabosanlucas #bajacaliforniasur #underwaterphotography #underwaterworld #yourshotphotographer #sonyrx100 #youarewhereyouneedtobe - @fernietow on Instagram

🐋 Albirats tres adults de balena i una cria a Barcelona. Els cetacis que es van desorientar, van haver de ser escoltats per la guàrdia urbana ja que van anar en direcció Barcelona i això suposava un perill tant per aquests mamífers com per les embarcacions de lleure que es disposaven a sortir aquell matí. ⚠️ Aquesta espècie de balena es coneguda com a rorqual comú (Balaenoptera physalus) i està catalogada per la UICN en perill d’extinció. En aquest enllaç podeu trobar més informació sobre aquests espectaculars cetacis: https://cram.org/catalogo-de-especies/mamiferos-marinos/cetaceos/rorcual-comun/ 🌊 Aquest any estem trobant una fauna marina al litoral barcelonès que no estem acostumats a veure. - - - 🐋 Three adult whales and a young whale have been seen in Barcelona. The cetaceans were disoriented and the local police help the 4 whales to go to open sea again, due to it was dangerous for the whales and for the recreation boats. ⚠️ This whale is known as fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) and is considered endangered specie by IUCN. Check this link to find more information about these amazing cetaceans: https://cram.org/catalogo-de-especies/mamiferos-marinos/cetaceos/rorcual-comun/ 🌊 Lately we have seen in Barcelona coastline fauna that we are not used to seeing. #BuildYourOceanresponsibility #OceanResponsibility #ocean #consultancy #finwhale #rorqualcomu #balaenopteraphysalus #oceanaction @ods14 #nature #sea #whale # - @oceanogami on Instagram

Ballena en Rincón, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 📸 by @airlenspr . . . . . #djipuertorico #whale #earth #peoplescreatives #hbouthere #droneoftheday #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #artofvisuals #djiglobal #skypixel #dronestagram #nakedplanet #fantastic_earth @fantastic_earth @discoverearth @fromwhereidrone #moodygrams #natgeo #natgeowild #ballenas #droneglobe #dronesaregood #discoverocean #depthsofearth #droneofficial #aov #electic_shotz #captureperfection #dronewise - @djipuertorico on Instagram

New England provides for some very unique activities available. Whale watching has got to be one of the most awe-inspiring experiences one can have. Have you ever been? Photo: Kim Hojackni - @newenglandinns on Instagram

- Whale Watching in Hawaii

Lollipop the humpback whale has been around for a few days on Stellwagen Bank. Yesterday we had some sweet breaches right next to the boat! Labor Day weekend has been off to a great start here. - @capeannwhalewatch on Instagram

If you haven’t experienced Redcliffe’s very own @brisbanewhalewatching adventure, you need to! Kerry and her crew on board MV Eye Spy give you the opportunity to witness these amazing creatures first hand. To book, head to www.brisbanewhalewatching.com.au you won’t be disappointed in this once in a lifetime experience. 🐋🐳🐬🦈🐠☀️🌈🚤🏝 . . . #brisbanewhalewatching #whales #humpbackwhales #moretonbay #moretonbaytough #whalewatchingadventure #queensland #qld #brisbane #discoverbrisbane #eyespywhalesightings #redcliffe #redcliffepeninsula - @cjsredcliffe on Instagram

Gorgeous ocean sunfish spotted on today’s trip along with hundreds of Risso’s dolphins, a few Pacific white-sided dolphins, two common dolphins, dozens of humpbacks, and a leatherback turtle! #getonaboat #oceansunfish #mola #humpbackwhale #rissosdolphin #pacificwhitesideddolphin #leatherbackturtle #mosslanding #montereybay - @blueoceanwhalewatch on Instagram

The Matriarch: A11 was an incredible mother. Not only to her own daughter, A35, who now continues to grow her own family, but A11 took on the role of adopted mother to Springer, A73. After Springer was re introduced into the Northern resident orca community in 2002 she spent many years in the company of A11 and her family until sadly in 2013, A11 passed away. Her legacy lives on in every recording we make. The beautiful delivery of the N4 passed down from generations before her now transfers to the newest member of the family, A52’s baby, born this year! May her life inspire all the matriarchs out there to carry the strength to nurture the way she did! 🥰 To find out more about how you can support Orcalab and wild Orcas head to orcalab.org and listen live now: 👈🏻🎧 Image 📸 by @wild_sky_productions #orca #matriarch #northernresidentorcas #killerwhale #blackfish #mother #family #community #britishcolumbia #bc #nature #wildlife #canon #photography - @orcalabbc on Instagram

Salto de amor a la vida 💙✨ #Sialavida #noadominga . . Delfín nariz de botella (Tursiops truncatus) Residentes de las aguas del #Archipielagohumboldt especie que ha permanecido por décadas en este sitio. Nombrado como lugar de esperanza para los océanos del mundo, pero que lamentablemente sigue amenazado por el Proyecto minero portuario Dominga. . No más zonas de sacrificio en Chile! Protección para nuestros mares! ✊🏾 🌊 . . . Fotografía tomada al Sur-Oeste de isla-choros, en una de las tantas experiencias navegando. . @turismopuntadechoros.cl @humboldt.pelagico . . . #whale #whalewhatching #puntadechoros #laserena #coquimbo #salvemoslahiguera #dolphins #wildlifeconservation #wildlifechile #avesdechile #faunadechile #faunachilena #faunachile #chile_estuyo #chilenature #chile . 📸 @ca.chalote - @turismopuntadechoros.cl on Instagram

¿Sabías que la cola de las ballenas Francas pueden llegar a medir unos 5 metros de envergadura? . Ph: @hernan.romero.fotografo . #chubut #puertopiramides #whale #whalewatching #ballenafrancaaustral #conservation #avistajetradicional #puertomadryn #picoftheday #southernspirit #vivichubut #viajarconniños #conservation #naturaleza #travel #arg #travelarg #patagonia #chubut #argentina #turismoargentina #conocerargentina #argentinamoments #puertomadryn #peninsulavaldes #madrynturismo @descubripuertopiramides - @yellowsubmarinearg on Instagram

- Humpback waving - caught near Sydney

- Are brand new baby Orcas allowed here?

A humpback whale with a unique behavior which gave her the name “Chompers” because she seems to chomp at the surface during feeding. Photo by @markgirardeau aboard @newportcoastaladventure - @dronethewhales on Instagram

- 🔥 The closest Ive ever managed to get to wild transient orcas. You can see him looking at me.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞™️ The Western Australian Humpback Whale Southern migration continues to amaze Whale Watchers off the coast from Hillary’s to Fremantle. Yesterday we witnessed the incredible sight of the newly arrived mother and calf pods over a wide area communicating the Language of the Whales™🐳💦 Check out The Daily Whale™➡️Link In Bio⬅️ #WhaleWatchWesternAustralia #JoinThePod #LearnTheLanguageOfTheWhales #WhaleWatchWA #WesternAustralia #Australia #ThisisWA #SeeAustralia #Perth #Fremantle #VisitAustralia #Nature #WhaleWatch #WhaleWatchingWesternAustralia #Augusta #AustraliasSouthWest #BremerBay #CetaceanExploration #WonderOutYonder #AdventureAwaits #AnotherDayInWA - @whalewatchwesternaustralia on Instagram

“The beauty and mystery of the ocean fills our lives with wonders, vast beyond our imagination” -ML Borges When you are eye to eye with a whale - many are left speechless and filled with emotions. Monday afternoon we had an incredible encounter with Shuffleboard’s 2020 calf. This little whale was just as curious about us as we were about it. Mom patiently waited and rested next to the boat while the calf blew bubbles, rolled around, and spy hopped repeatedly for over a half hour. - @capeannwhalewatch on Instagram

It may be smoky out there, but that doesn’t seem to stop these Transient/Bigg’s Killer Whales from having some fun! 📸 Photos taken with zoom lens and cropped. #transientorcas #transientkillerwhales #killerwhales #orcas #salishseaorcas #salishsea #breachingwhales #ocean #sea #bewhalewise #respectwhales #respectocean #protectthesea #whalewatching #vancouverwhalewatch #pnw #britishcolumbia #beautifulbc #wildlife #wildlifephotography #vancouver - @susanne.e.davies on Instagram

Chilling with some friends - @eliasdeanslife on Instagram

There is so much to experience in #SLOCAL and if youre lucky you might catch sight of something magical ✨🐋 🌊 📸 Photo by: @luketyreephotography - @slocal on Instagram

2nd day of expedition in Norway from November 2018 onboard our zodiac hurricane! Orca’s, humpbacks, fin whales, landscapes, artic light and Aurora borealis! More than enough reasons to book with us for an unforgettable experience! Find us on Facebook: Valhallaorcaexpedition, send a email to Valhallaorcaexpedition@gmail.com ore send us a text! . Photograph by @julsvgui #orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales #whalewatching #skjervoy #ocean #sea #whale #whales #ecotourism #ecotour #traveller #travelguide #touroperator #arctic #adventure #norway #northernnorway #nature #naturephotography #naturebeauty #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeonearth #conservation #conservationphotography #protectouroceans #naturegood #blackfish - @julsvgui on Instagram

It’s whale season @gowhalewatching such beautiful creatures right on our coast 🥰 #winter #whale #ocean #migration #beauty #mothernature #amazing - @upsouthbondi on Instagram

Some encounters stay with you forever. 10 meters deep I held my breath knowing he was around somewhere. Id seen him on previous dives and recognised his crooked dorsal. Six degree water, waiting hoping I held my depth. Then he moved in, mouth open mouth closed mouth open. Closer and closer he came eventually brushing past me. Like he had to know who?. A curious Orca and weird aquatic alien. A moment so surreal I move my camera way from my mask and continued to shoot from my chest. I had to be present and respectful. Some moments need to be truely felt. Photo @toddthimios . . . #Arctic #orca #whales #nature #travel #marineconservation #protect #explore #dive #uwphoto #freezing #beauty #winter #nord #fjords - @toddthimios on Instagram

Fish ☄️☄️🐬#instagood #fish #beautiful #swim #photooftheday #tropicalfish #tropical #sea #reef #fisheye #aquaria #water #fishporn #freshwater #fishing #ocean #captionplus #reeftank #watertank #instafish #fishtank #coral #swimming #river #aquarium #diving - @photographic_memories2 on Instagram

Friday From Above! .. Congratulations to @sealife_differently for a fantastic whale capture! Please show our featured account some love and check out their gallery! 🐳👏 -- Mod: @sarahmgower To have your photo/video featured, tag @whales_australia or #whalesaustralia. 💙🐋 -- Are you following us on Facebook? http://fb.com/whalesaustralia (no underscore) or click the link in the bio! .. #whalewatch #whaleseason #whales #beautifulanimals #ilovewhales #whaleon #cetaceans #whalewatching #baleenwhales #whalewatchingaustralia #wildaboutwhales #humpbackwhale #southernhumpbackwhales #whalephotography #marinemammal #whalelover #whalelove - @whales_australia on Instagram

- C A 5 1 B - O R I O N - Photo ID eye patch (left side) Photos by @adam_ernster Aboard @condorexpresssb . . . . #whalewatch #whalewatching #orcas #orca #orcas #orcinusorca #killerwhale #artofvisuals #travel #orcinusorca #wildlifephotography #earth #saveourorcas #biggsarethebalance #santabarbara #seesb #visitsantabarbara #california #cali #caliblackfish #californiakillerwhales #seesb #CA51 - @caliblackfish on Instagram

🌊🐳Maybe that’s what all the tail slapping has been about.☺️🐳💦🐳💦🐳🐳💦Yes, let’s do everything in our power to ensure the wellness of this very special mother J35 Tahlequah and calf J57 as well as the entire J, K, and Lpods to thrive. Please send your letters via link in my IG profile.💙🙏🏽💙🙏🏽 #Repost @salishseaorcasquad with @get_repost ・・・ J57 pictured with mom J35. @centerforwhaleresearch Official comments: “J35s new calf appeared healthy and precocious, swimming vigorously alongside its mother in its second day of free-swimming life. We know that it was not born today because its dorsal fin was upright, and we know that it takes a day or two to straighten after being bent over in the womb, so we assign its birthday as September 4, 2020.” 📷 Picture by Katie Jones/Centre for Whale Research - @peggy_oki on Instagram

Happy Monday! Here is a quick #MotivationMonday for you!👍 Whales are a massive contribution to helping control climate change and even contributing to our economy!🐋 For the #BeAGoodNeighbor campaign, we are bringing attention to all the benefits that whales provide for us! Share this with your family and friends with #BeAGoodNeighbor to help us give these animals a voice.👏 . . . #ocean #whales #whale #climatechange #economy #savetheocean #lovetheocean #protectourhome #beagoodneighbor #neighborstotheocean #neighbor #helping #donate #donatetoday #donatetodaychangetomororw #planetearth #oceanlife #oceanview #whaletail - @oceanalliance on Instagram

Dozens Of Whales Photographed By A Drone—When dozens of whales arrived in the small town of Sunnyside, Canada, in July 2020 the photographer Darren Hatt takes out his drone to take pictures of the sky. “At this time of year, it’s common to see them breaking water as they hunt for fish. It’s less common to see so many of them coming so close to the city. They stayed in town for three days before they left. It was the perfect opportunity to photograph these magnificent giants with my drone. Such an incredible experience,” he says, amazed.⁠ ⁠ Use the link in the bio to see more whales. ⁠ - @surfridersf on Instagram

#samyjetski #dauphin #matin #calin #goodmorning - @samyjetski on Instagram

Hungry bois - @celinakenyon on Instagram

- space whale

One of the 10 orcas we saw yesterday🤙 🐼 - @sealife_differently on Instagram

Repost from @biobunnies_shop • Kanada verabschiedet das Free Willy-Verbot, wodurch es illegal wird, Delfine und Wale in Gefangenschaft zu halten .🐳⁠ ⁠ Straftäter könnten dem Gesetzentwurf zufolge mit einer Geldstrafe von bis zu 200.000 Dollar bestraft werden.⁠ ⁠ Gesetzentwurf S-203, der den Spitznamen Free Willy trägt, nach dem ikonischen Film von 1993, in dem ein Junge einen Orca-Wal aus einem Vergnügungspark befreit hat, gilt für diejenigen, die einen Wal in Gefangenschaft besitzen oder in Gewahrsam oder unter Kontrolle haben. ⁠ ⁠ Auch Personen, die einen Wal züchten oder schwängern oder die Reproduktionsmaterial von Walen, darunter Sperma oder einen Embryo, besitzen oder zu erhalten suchen, wurden in den Gesetzentwurf aufgenommen.⁠ ⁠ Diese intelligenten, sozialen Säugetiere werden nun dort leben, wo sie auch hingehören - im Ozean! 🐳⁠ Das sind tolle Nachrichten! Was ist eure Meinung dazu?⁠ ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ Canada passes the Free Willy ban, making it illegal to keep dolphins and whales in captivity⁠ ⁠ Offenders could be fined up to $200,000 under the bill.⁠ ⁠ Bill S-203, nicknamed Free Willy, after the acclaimed movie of 1993 in which a boy rescued an orca whale from an amusement park, applies to those who own or have a whale in captivity or are in custody or control. ⁠ ⁠ People who breed or impregnate a whale or who possess or seek to obtain reproductive material from whales, including sperm or an embryo, have also been included in the bill.⁠ ⁠ Now these intelligent, social mammals will live there where they belong - in the ocean!🐳⁠ This is great news! What is your opinion?⁠ - @kyliegrimes7 on Instagram

Epic day at Catalina to start off Day 1 of the #GoProCreatorSummit which is a choose your own adventure format this year ... Whales and Dolphins were on 🔥🔥🔥 This is a 20MP photo shot on the #GoProHero9 Thanks @rickyshoots for captaining the boat!!! @GoPro - @robbiecrawford on Instagram

Whale hello again 🐳💙🇦🇺 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #earthfocus #whales #whale #humpbackwhale #oceans #discoverocean #marinelifephotography #marinelife #saltlife #sydney #sydneyaustralia #ilovesydney #newsouthwales #toursimnsw #visitnsw #visitaustralia #newscomauphotos #oceanlife #canonphotography #canon #yourshotphotographer #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #igdaily #ig_color #aussiephotos #australiapassion #abcmyphoto #sydneyweekender #monday - @quadeightuav on Instagram

A whale’s tale!! It was an eventful day after few futile attempts. Still chasing elusive leaping shot. Each year between April and November, Australia’s eastern coastline comes alive with the spectacular acrobatic displays of humpback whales. Humpback whales migrate around 5000km on average, one of the longest migratory journeys of any mammal on Earth. Groups of young males typically lead the migration while pregnant cows and cow-calf pairs bring up the rear. . . . . #gowhalewatching #gowhalewatchingsydney #sydney #australia #exploreaustralia #ilovesydney #sydneycity #whalemigration #visitnswaustralia #newsouthwales #nikonaus #natgeoyourshot #sydneylocal #canon #australiagram #australia_shotz #wonderful_places #ig_australia #checksydney #earth_shotz #living_destinations #moodygrams #nature #exploringtheglobe #travelon #awesome_earthpix #photowalkaustralia #wunderlust - @little.krishna on Instagram

There is something extra special about seeing an adult whale leap out of the water! Leaves us speechless and smiling 😀😲🙏💕 - @merimbulamarina on Instagram

Сахалин – настоящий край света. Это уголок уникальной природы, наполненной жизнью. Здесь легко встретить медведя, а в Охотском море, у берегов острова, водятся косатки, белухи и киты. Природе Сахалина требуется бережная забота. Здесь обитают вымирающие виды, и их потеря может стать невосполнимой. В нашем блоге эковолонтеры рассказывают о том, как они охраняют экосистему острова. ⠀ Читайте на s7.ru в разделе «Путешественникам». ⠀ #S7Airlines #S7_Blog - @s7airlines on Instagram

🇵🇹 Esta espécie de golfinho é extremamente social! Por vezes, podem ser avistados em conjunto com Golfinhos Roazes. 😃 E também são muito brincalhões, pois adoram saltar na água de forma acrobática, acredita-se que, por diversão. Será que conseguem identificar esta espécie de golfinho? 🐬 🇬🇧 This dolphin species is extremely social! Sometimes they can be seen together with Bottlenose Dolphins. 😃 And they are also very playful, as they love to jump in the water acrobatically, it is believed, for fun. Are you able to identify this dolphin species? 🐬 📸 Jonathan Prisset - @picosdeaventura on Instagram

This is the most amazing news weve heard all week! An orca who became famous around the world in 2018 when she carried her stillborn calf aloft in the water for 17 days has given birth to a healthy baby.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The not-for-profit Center for Whale Research spotted the baby, dubbed J-57, “swimming vigorously alongside its mother”, named Tahlequah, on Saturday in waters near the border between the US state of Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia. They estimate that the calf was born on Friday. - @jappermedia on Instagram

There may be nothing stronger than mother-calf bond 🐳 It is well-known that orcas, among many other mammals, grieve their dead calves. Calf mortality may reach 50% during the first year of life. 📸 This is an aerial photo of a female carrying a dead calf for several days last winter in northern Norway. Maintaining surveys and recording individuals reproduction history is important to track the demographics and growth (or decline) of killer whales in Norway. @vesteralen @visitvesteralen #orcas #orca #amazing #photooftheday #greiving #orcacalf #killerwhale - @norwegianorcasurvey on Instagram

- A baby Orcas blowing bubbles next to its mama [OC] [1920x1080]

Big thank you to @kluge_photo and her group for a superb week #whales #vava’u #tonga #whaleswimming - @tongan_expeditions_dive on Instagram

Another epic day on the Tasman today. First trip was treated to some epic double breaches and then the afternoon tour followed two huge pods of 6 or 7 humpbacks in surreal offshore conditions. ☀️ 🐳 🚀 🚀 - @oceanextreme on Instagram

Ive been on the water at Bremer Canyon in Western Australia for the past few days, and it has been absolutely epic. Each day, we see a productive ocean doing its thing: orcas (sometimes up to 20 at once), a super pod of striped dolphins (hundreds of them at once!), pilot whales, sperm whales, lots of bird activity, and more. Im excited for what the next 5 days on the water might bring! - @echengphoto on Instagram

The dancers - choreographed perfection fin to fin. This shot was taken on a Freedive at around 20m in low light. Although not technically a perfect capture I love the suggestion of intimacy and companionship , especially holding hands (fins) as this beautiful pair moved effortlessly together in the deep - @scottwilsonimagery on Instagram

Wow 😍 Last Saturday this orca was spotted breaching against a smokey backdrop in B.C., near the Fraser River in the Strait of Georgia. (📷: R. Hayden from @salishseaorcasquad ) - @komo4 on Instagram

Guess who popped in for a visit?⁠ ⁠ Rangers were fortunate to encounter a pod of over 200 false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) off the Nyinggulu (Ningaloo) Coast. ⁠ ⁠ False killer whales are a member of the dolphin family and can grow up to 6m in length. They occasionally visit the Coast, feeding on fish and squid. They are a highly social animals and are often seen in large pods ⁠ ⁠ Around 20 different species of cetacean are known to visit the Ningaloo Coast and Exmouth Gulf. Which species have you seen this winter?⁠ ⁠ How lucky to capture that image Joel Johnsson!⁠ ⁠ #ningaloomarinepark #ningaloocoastworldheritagearea #ningaloocoast #worldheritage #unesco #unescoworldheritage #waparkswildlife #whalehellothere⁠ - @ningaloocoastworldheritage on Instagram

Its play time ...⁣ Photo by @natoliunderwater • Like & Save . 🐟 Tag someone who should see this! • • • • • #underwater#savetheocean#exploretheocean#perfectoceans#underwaterphoto#underwaterphotography#4ocean#roamtheoceans#keepitalive#ocean#theocean#theoceancleanup#underwaterlandscape#coralreef#wildlife#discoverocean#underwater#nature#environment#animals#naturephoto#sea#savethesea#oceanminded#marinelife#marineconservation#oceanlover#beoceanminded#whale#whalewatching - @perfect.oceans on Instagram

Вы слышали про косатку по имени «Бабуля»? Сегодня четверг - время рубрики #история_одного_дельфина и я решила рассказать вам об уникальной косатки долгожительнице ⠀ Впервые ее встретили в 1971 году. Бабуля (или Granny) из популяции Южно-резидентных косаток, обитающих у берегов США и Канады. В далёкие 70-е годы только начались исследования местных косаток и Бабуля была одна из первых идентифицированных особей. Ей присвоили номер J2. ⠀ На тот момент учёные предположили, что Бабуля родилась примерно в 1911 году. Это мнение основывалось на факте, что с ней путешествовал самец J1, Руфлс. Обе косатки были взрослыми, самцу по внешним признакам был около 20 лет. Учёные предположили, что он сын Бабули, и так как она больше не давала потомство, был сделан вывод, что у неё уже наступила менопауза. Да, у косаток она тоже есть - наступает в возрасте около 40 лет. Именно по этим данным был сделан вывод, что она родилась в 1911 году. ⠀ Позже учёные начали сомневаться, что Руфлс был сыном Бабули, и выдвинули новое предположение - что он был ее братом. В этом случае дата рождения Бабули ближе к 1942 году. Выяснить точный возраст наверняка оказалось невозможным и до сих пор это остаётся загадкой. ⠀ Бабуля была матриархом стаи J и считается самой старейшей косаткой в популяции. В семье косаток все живут по правилам, установленным матриархом. На протяжении десятков лет Бабуля руководила семейством и передавала свои знания. ⠀ В 2017 году она ушла. По максимальным оценкам ей было около 105 лет, по минимальным 74. Она прожила долгую жизнь. ⠀ Я помню тот день, когда Бабуля ушла. Было грустно осознавать, что ее больше нет, но эта новость не была неожиданной...она была старенькой. Более печально узнавать о гибели ее молодых сородичей. Популяция Южно-Резидентных косаток находится не грани вымирания - их осталось всего 73 особи. ⠀ В далёкие 60-е годы из этой популяции отловили около 50 косаток для дельфинариев, тем самым подорвав репродукции всей популяции. В наше время на бедных косаток свалились новая беда - мы выловили весь их лосось. Эта популяция питается лишь 1 видом - чавычей и он тоже на грани исчезновения. ⠀ Судьба популяции под большим вопросом... Продолжение в карусели 👉🏻 - @wild_dolphin_girl on Instagram

Tahlequah, a critically endangered Southern Resident orca, who grieved her dead calf for 17 days two years ago, just gave birth again! Sadly, theyre facing habitat and food loss. Join Oceana Canada to help protect the ocean and species like these at Oceana.ca/Join. - @oceana_canada on Instagram

Today was one of the best days of the season!! @whales_orcas @meikon.com.hk @seafrogs.com.hk @saltedline_team @sonyalpha @sony @sonyprofilmmaking @toptarifa #meikonhousing #meikon #saltedline #seafrogs #videoshoot #videomaker #sunset #cadizfornia #moviemaker #underwater #whales #orcas #killerwhales #ballenas #whalesandorcas #Tarifa #andaluciaturismo #surfing #dolphins #filmmaking #filmaker #cadiz #andalucia #sebsvideos - @sebsvideos on Instagram

- Arctic Circle

🖤🤍 Cuddle puddles all round! • Wishing all our followers a very happy and content weekend and sending big hugs to everyone for the continued support for our documentary and the endangered Southern residents! • The past few months have been difficult for everyone and we have faced new challenges trying to complete this documentary during this strange limiting time! We are beyond grateful to have all of you helping us push this project forward. • If you would like to help us reach completion please click and share the link in our bio! • Love and thanks to you all! ~ #orca #killerwhale #orcahugs #cuddlepuddle #endangeredspecies #searchingforchinook #documentary #support #oceanlife #oceanlove ~ 📸 @hysazu - @searchingforchinook on Instagram

Lo que tiene que ser, siempre será 🐋🙏🏻 . . Tenía grandes proyectos para este año que no pudieron ser. Pero por suerte la vida acomoda las cosas, y recompensa a quienes a pesar de todo, jamás dejan de perseguir sus sueños. Ya no importa lo que no fue, sino todo lo lindo que vendrá. Agradecer a la naturaleza por tan bellos regalos que nos da, en éste caso, una Ballena Franca Austral 🐋🌊✨🙏🏼 . . #whale #ballena #ocean #parleyair #patagonia - @agustin.delaparra on Instagram

I shot this at ISO 6400, not an ideal ISO for blowing up prints to fill an entire wall perhaps, but pushing my ISO is what enabled me to capture this image (and I’m still able to print it the size of a standard gallery print).⁠ ⁠ Today’s tip: Don’t be afraid to push your ISO when photographing wildlife. ⁠ ⁠ Coming from more of a landscape and portrait background, you learn very early on to never compromise your photo by increasing the ISO over a certain point, really if at all. It is always ideal to have the lowest ISO possible and to keep it at 100. To preserve the photo and keep the ISO low, landscape and portrait photographs will make use of a tripod in order to allow them to slow down their shutter speed to let in more light while maintaining a sharp image. ⁠ ⁠ In the case of wildlife photography, it is essential to be flexible with your ISO and push it to maintain a fast enough shutter speed to enable your camera to capture a moving subject in low light like an orca in dark water under minimal daylight.⁠ ⁠ Would you ever swim with orcas and humpbacks?! Just so you know we do this every year ;)⁠ ⁠ Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 16-35mm Aquatica Housing⁠ Settings: 1/125 f/3.2 ISO 6400 Shot at 18mm⁠ Location: Norway Arctic Ocean⁠ ⁠ Photo by instructor for the Wildlife Photo Course @jenninaturally⁠ #UltimatePhotoCourse - @ultimatephotocourse on Instagram

Poise and grace. A perfect moment between mother and child in the South Pacific. Humpback whales extraordinarily long pectoral fins (1/3their bid at length) are unique in the cetacean world, allowing them to be quite acrobatic, spinning rolling and arching mostly for the pleasure of movement it seems. - @scottwilsonimagery on Instagram

What a birthday weekend that was! Whale watching and indoor skydiving in one morning. Thanks for everyone who wished me a happy birthday, means a lot! - @mikemelles on Instagram

link in bio THE TIME IS NOW if we want to save the endangered southern resident orca whales. Join @seattletimes journalist Lynda Mapes August 13th, at 6pm PST to learn about the southern resident orca whales that are a signature of our region. Lynda will discuss the status of the Southern residents, including the newly discovered pregnancy of Tahlequah (J35), and share about whats its like covering these whales and their struggle for survival, which Lynda reported on in the award-winning Seattle Times “Hostile Waters” series. Learn more at www.braidedriver.org/orca The event will also include a dialogue with Helen Cherullo, Executive Director of Braided River, the publisher of Lynda’s forthcoming book ORCA: Shared Waters, Shared Home, about how multimedia conservation storytelling can be leveraged to build a movement to protect and recover the Salish Sea and the orca and salmon who call this place home. More about ORCA: Shared Water, Shared Home ORCA is an important new book project coming out Spring 2021 about our Puget Sound region, with meaning and implications that will resonate around the globe. Brought to life by the enduring partnership of two local and independent media—The Seattle Times and @mtnbooks and its conservation arm Braided River— and written by award-winning environmental reporter Lynda Mapes, with photos by Times photographer Steve Ringman. This book will be the foundation for an ambitious Braided River outreach campaign, with live multimedia events, expanded programming and community collaborations. Help bring this book to life and get your name or the name of a loved one in the book by visiting https://www.braidedriver.org/orca. #orca #southernresidents #jointhepod #tahlequah #whale #whaletail #photography #conservationphotography #salishsea #honorthetreaties #pugetsound - @braidedriver on Instagram

Another birth for the endangered Southern Resident orcas of the Pacific Northwest! The Center for Whale Research has confirmed that J41, (Eclipse) gave birth on September 24th. This great news for the Jpod comes just 20 days after the announcement of Tahlequahs (J35) birth of a male calf, two years after the loss of her calf after just 18 days, and her heartbreaking tour of grief that she shared with the world. Reports share that her new calf J57, is doing very well! . The J,K and L pod Southern Resident orca population faces the ongoing risks of their declining food source (chinook salmon), boat traffic, noise, and pollution. These two births in one month are indeed cause for celebration, but this critically endangered population is still very much at risk. These two beautiful newborns bring the J,K, & L pod population up to 74 individuals. We wish the new Jpod family members well! 💙🐳 #newmom #motherhood #srkw #endangered #orcas #jpod #chinooksalmon #southernresidentkillerwhales #pnw 💙 Photo: @talia.goodyear @leahvanderwiel @orcaspiritvic @pacificwhalewatch - @whalesanctuaryproject on Instagram

Orcas.🖤 - @ak_seahag on Instagram

😶 - @jkcoghlan on Instagram

- 🔥 Blue Whale mother and calf

Our showstoppers today on Stellwagen Bank were Dome and Music’s 2020 calf. We encountered Dome on both trips today. In the morning she was surface active and in the afternoon she was feeding with some bubble blasts and surface lunging. Music and calf were close to the boat in the afternoon and the calf spent a lot of time laying and rolling on top of mom. As we slowly turned to leave Music’s calf surprised us all with a breach by the boat! - @capeannwhalewatch on Instagram

Living on the Tweed is a great excuse to jump with excitement. These two Humpbacks were certainly excited to be in the ocean off Cook Island this week. . . This great display of synchronized humpbacks in double breach was captured by our talented colleague @HintonSally . . #Tweedshirecouncil #thetweed #togethertweed #newsouthwales #northernrivers #northernnsw #nsw #newsouthwales #sallyephotos #humpbacks #cookisland #coolangattawhalewatch - @tweedshirecouncil on Instagram

📷 & 📝 by @rog_freedive: Breach. There are few marine animals who evoke the might and magnificence of the oceans as whales do. Thats probably why whales have been considered divine figures by many ancient cultures. In Polynesian mythology, Tangaroa, the god of the ocean, is often portrayed as a whale. • For the Darkinjung people in NSW, Australia, whales have a central role in the stories of creation (Dreamtime). The story tells that Gyian the whale was the favourite animal of the creator Baiyami. Baiyami took Gyian the whale on his canoe in a journey though the milky way (Mirrabooka) from the spirit world to the place Earth would be born. After the Earth was created, Baiyami told Gyian that this will be its dreaming place, where it will continue the work of Baiyami. Gyian intermingled with other creatures passing on the laws of Baiyami and spreading the kinship of life. • #repost #rogfreedive #dreamtime #indigenousstories #humpback #humpbackwhale #whalebreach #uwphoto #whales #uwphotographer #whale #oceanphoto - @oceanographic_mag on Instagram

This little beauty (another cheeky calf) was worth the horrendous bar crossing... he was breaching in the massive swell as we came out the bar. 🐳 💦 🐳 #whalewatchingtweedcoast #whalewatchinggoldcoast on board #tweedgoldcoastdivecharters #tweedwhalewatching #australia_oz #igersgoldcoast #igersqueensland #ig_discover_australia #ig_australia_ #tv_australia #tweedcoastscoop #tweedexperiencesnetwork #thetweed_nsw #abcmyphoto #humpbackwhale #charterboatwhatcharterboat #Whales_australia #exploringaustralia #aussie_images #aussiephotos #igersaustraliaofficials #puregoldcoast #dailybaileynsw #destinationtweed #northernrivers_nsw #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #fiftyshades_of_nature #whalelove #thelifeofwhales - @timtam_75 on Instagram

#EnjoyTheLittleThings #EnjoyEverything - @spencebovee on Instagram

- 🔥 Humpback whales breaching today in Monterey Bay

One harvest down one to go, took a break and had an awesome solo adventure off the coast of Santa Barbara, I saw some dolphins, an island fox, and a bunch of harbor seals, enjoyed a kayak tour around Santa Cruz island with the best tour guide around, (Ricardo), went in some sea caves, and topped it off with a short hike. Thanks @sbadventure Even though the sun has been scarce, I’ve really enjoyed SB. Ps: the arch in pic #2 was in the og peter pan circa 1924! #tinkerbell #dolphins #didntdoitfortheclout #pacificocean #fox #solotravel #hiking #lovinlife #santabarbara #harvestlife #california #westcoast #avoidingthefires #ontothenextone - @duffsomm on Instagram

- Whale Watching Season

观鲸，人生最奇妙的经历之一，还幸运地看到了几只跳跃的海豚和慵懒的海豹。 - @lizcchestnut on Instagram

Happy Friday! Hope your weekend is a splash!! #summer #weekend #splash #killerwhale #SJI #whalewatchpark #limeklinlighthouse #zoomlens - @sanjuansafaris on Instagram

Tail Tuesday! Humpback fluke, Maui, Feb ‘19 #humpbackwhale #humpback #humpbackwhales #humpbacks #whale #whales #whalewatching #whaletail #fluke #tail #tailtuesday #cetacean #cetaceans #maui #hawaii #mauihawaii #pacificwhalefoundation #conservation #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeofinstagram #naturephotography #naturelovers #ocean #oceanlife #oceanphotography #oceanlover #pacificocean - @itsmaryk8 on Instagram

Un par de calderones tropicales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) mostrando un comportamiento social, de juego, una interacción positiva con nuestro barco en donde nos dejan ver sus aletas caudales como en una especie de saludo ••• A couple of pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) showing a social behavior, playing whilst giving us a positive interaction to our boat where they let us see their caudal fins as in a kind of greeting • #Whalewatching #Marinescience #Avistamientodecetáceos #Cienciasmarinas #biosean #Canon7D #yourshotphotographer #travel #nature #marinebiology #conservation #marineecology #blueplanet #biology #wildlife #wildandfree #emptythetanks #outdoors #cetaceans #odontoceti #atlantic #tenerife #canarias #respect #saveouroceans #saveourplanet #citizenscience #research #science #passion - @biosean_ on Instagram

Paddle buddy . . . . . . . . . . #seakayakingadventures #seakayaking #seakayak #currentdesignskayaks #offshorekayaking #nswtourism #dolphinsofinstagram #dolphinlove #tourismaustralia #visitnsw #ouroceandaily #waterandlight #discoverocean #oceanlover #exploreaustralia #wow_australia2020 #dolphinsdaily #nswparks #nswparksandwildlife #canonaustralia #sigmalenses #canonphotography #midnorthcoastnsw #portmacquarie - @tristan_hooft_visual on Instagram

Beluga whales are known as sea canaries because of the bird-like chirps and whistles they fill the sea with. Among whales, the all-white belugas have a rare ability: they can turn their head from side to side and look over or under their shoulder. https://savethewhales.org/beluga-or-white-whale/ #savethewhales #belugawhale #babybeluga #funfact - @savethewhalesca on Instagram

And just like that the fishing stopped. I saw the fin slowly making its way toward the boat. It followed our boat and it was a hammerhead!!! Crazy what you see out there! @kismetoutfitters #marthasvineyard #flyfishing #mvflyshop - @abbie.on.the.fly on Instagram

Something special about this one 🎞✨ - @katiikerr on Instagram

When you are 1 meter away from a full grown male Orca, I often said to myself (in my snorkel) olalaaa its a big animal....! with @waterproofinternational, @sea_legacy, @paulnicklen, @cristinamittermier, @hannestrager #naturalhistorydk @waterproof_expeditions - @goranehlme on Instagram

We are officially OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Our website launches next week. However, due to the incredible level of support and interest, we are opening our booking system 1 week early. We will be running Whale Watching Tours this Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July. Tour times & schedule information can be viewed on our online booking system. How to book: 1. Follow the link in our bio to our online booking system. 2. Call 0411 600 503 for booking info and bookings Join us for an unforgettable day with nature’s graceful HumpBack Whales & our fun loving Cooly Eco Adventures crew. #coolyecoadventures #whaleofatime #sustainabletourism #breach #coolangatta #visitgoldcoast #goldcoasttourism #humpbackwhale - @cooly.eco.adventures on Instagram

One magical morning ✨ . . . . . #ocean #sea #laut #bali #lovina #balisea #dolphinwatching #trip #girltrip #holiday #vacation #calm #calming #dolphin #blue #photooftheday #vscofilter #vsco #photography #travelphotography #nature #animal #magical #throwback - @arsymedina on Instagram

Sometimes I hear people on whale watches express disappointment when humpback whales don’t breach, like it’s a given. Personally, I’m still shocked that breaches happen at all. On earth, in real life, today, there are 40 ton animals that can shoot 90% of their body out of the water. It sounds unlikely and I still barely believe my eyes when I see it in person. And no, it doesn’t happen on every single whale watch. But that’s why, even with so many days on the water and a pretty terrible memory, I can clearly recall every single breach I’ve seen. Breaches are special, whales are beautiful, and nature is best enjoyed when you don’t take any of it for granted. • • • • • • • • • • • • #oceanlife #waterlust #lovetheocean #bluesea #marinemammals #whalewatching #whales #humpbackwhale #yourshotphotographer #teamcanon #wildplanet #wildlifephotographer #discoverocean - @chelseamayerphotography on Instagram

From the south they come, following the warmth and the pull of the waters they seek. Bellies full, in more ways than one for some. The sheltered seas they travel to a haven to raise and nurture. To introduce the next generation to wonder of life. Joy and release as they fly to the sky crashing with a bombardment of joy. - @jake_parker_imagery on Instagram

Incredible 😍 Posted @withregram • @tbh_media Getting some fomo about the whale season my brother opted the idea of “Let’s take the tinny out, I’ll go fishing and the whales will turn up” Well they turned up!! A mother and calf were following the current up the coast and put on a display in the early morning rays Got to sleep by 12:30 (editing photos for toast) and up at 4:30am to catch the sunrise in Bermagui! Thanks Mikey @sapphirecoastnsw @visitbermagui @visitnsw #whaleseason #visitbermagui #visitnsw #bermagui #sapphirecoastnsw #whales #humpbackwhale #sonyshooter #tamron #sunrise #goldenhour - @visitbermagui on Instagram

There are so many orcas around Ningaloo at the moment! @alexx.ocean says he had one of the best days of his life when he saw a group of ten recently. He managed to capture this amazing pic of four of them as they surfaced. - @protectningaloo on Instagram

- 🔥 Rising Orca 🔥

“Mazatlán was full of surprises, including coming across a mother whale and her calf about 20 minutes off the coast” Credit: @simeonpratt Shot on #Inspire2 - @djiofficial_za on Instagram

Orcas of Norway. An absolutely privilege. @atlanticedgefilms @intothenowvr @michaelmuller7 @mornehardenberg @shark_explorers @brocqmaxey @dragonflyuas @dejohnfilm @robert.alexander_15 - @mark_vc on Instagram

The Breach! The Oceans Initiative Canadian field team struck gold yesterday. @RyanTidman and @CaptWillson were spending the morning with some herring bait balls near some feeding humpback whales when suddenly a pod of transient orcas appeared. Attention quickly turned to the orcas, and within seconds they were breaching and tail slapping, making their presence known. It wasnt until nearly an hour later that @RyanTidman checked his camera to review images to find this breach frozen in time. Swipe to see this powerful image in all its glory. 📸 @ryantidman / @oceansinitiative - @oceansinitiative on Instagram

- ITAP of a whale breach in Maui

- F A T F I N - C A 1 7 1 B - is an orphaned adult male killer whale. Born around the turn of the century he has become a favorite of California whale watchers. Orphaned at a very young age when his mother died in the early 2000’s his survival is actually very uncommon for a whale orphaned so young. He is frequently seen traveling alone but is also sighted with other orphaned males, or sometimes with other CA Biggs matrilines. — Fatfin is easily identifiable by his thicc dorito shaped dorsal fin and his unusually slim eye patch. He is most frequently spotted in Monterey Bay, but has been seen as far north as British Colombia. Last seen on Saturday, we are excited to see where this badass whale will pop up next! Photos by @ericaustinyee Aboard @discoverywhalewatch . . . . . #whalewatch #whalewatching #orcas #orca #orcas #orcinusorca #killerwhale #artofvisuals #travel #orcinusorca #wildlifephotography #earth #saveourorcas #biggsarethebalance #monterey #montereybay #california #cali #CA171B #Fatfin #discoverywhalewatch #planetearth #toppredator #killerwhales #killerwhalesofinstagram - @caliblackfish on Instagram

We try our best, okay you guys? - Pol & Jenny - @thezone913 on Instagram

No caption needed. PC @slatermoorephotography #blackfish #seaworld #oneocean #orcaocean #captivitykills #dontbuyaticket #thecove #orcas #killerwhales #beauty #loroparque #marineland #marinelandantibes #shamu #wildlife #wildanimals #beneaththesurface #deathatseaworld #centerforwhaleresearch #wildorcas #nature #sealife I’m trying to keep this updated. As life goes on, the harder it becomes. I’m trying! - @orcabeauty on Instagram

🍊🍊 Soooo... who’s ready to hang with these guys? Because we are SO ready! 🐬⛵️ ⠀ Make sure to book your dolphin cruise aboard the Vitamin Sea. We offer private charters (up to 6 passengers) aboard our sailboat catamaran that allows for many different cruise types. ⠀ ⠀ #socialdistance #reserve #covidstyle #destinfl #sunset #harborwalkvillage #vitaminsea #okaloosaisland #datenight #emeraldcoast #crabisland #dolphins #catamaran #sailing #love #waves #emeraldcoast #gulfofmexico #thejetties #destinharbor #hwvdestin #todoindestin #datenight #privatecharter #relaxing #destin #thegulf #summer2020 #vacation - @vitaminseadestin on Instagram

The vast ocean 🌊 — pulling out its magic 🐋 and never stopping to amaze us 💥 📸: Jose (Rosita Tours) @isabelacarmigniani @gabyvanisschot #Ecuador #whale #whaleseason - @erickacarrera on Instagram

🐬🐬 buddies. swipe 👉🏽 for a closer look. Can’t watch these guys without having a huge smile on your face. 🐬😃🐬😃 #dolphin #glassywater #hellofrom #lagunabeach - @smitherspix on Instagram

Witnessing these majestic creatures from up close is one of the most awe-inspiring experiences 🐋 . Recent photoshoot for @orcaspiritvic Haley and the crew were amazing and super knowledgeable. Such a great experience . . . . . #victoriaphotographer #yyj #victoriabc #moodygrams #agameoftones #takemoreadventures #exploretocreate #roamnation #modernwild #wondermore #visualfolk #folktravel #moodnation #wandergreen #wondermore #wildernesstones #wildernessculture #folksouls #folkgood #sharecangeo #cangeotravel #insidecanada #freshdailyca #yourshotphotographer #explorevancouverisland #earthoutdoors10k #explorevictoria #vanislemag #raw_canada - @samanrzpr on Instagram

It’s hard for me to be too annoyed at the year 2020 because despite everything... this happened 😁 Taken while exploring the waters off Cabo with @pelagicsafari 🤙🏼. . #scuba #scubadiving #ocean #ocean_lovers_united #dive #padi #nature #travel #photography #fish #sportdivermag #underwater_is_life #ikelite #tokina #cabosharkdive #shark #underwatermagazine #underwaterworld #discoveryourplanet #underwateremotions #uwphotography #scubadiver #abcmyphoto #underthesea_perfection #underwaterlife #marvelouz_animals #divemag - @jblank_photography on Instagram

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La vida marina es increíble, sumérgete y disfrútala con los mejores artículos que Cressi ofrece. Si buscas un artículo en especial escríbenos. 🤿👍🏻 #CressiMéxico #Cressi1946 #CressiAtelier #Aventure #Playa #Cancun #Scuba #FreeDiving #México #Buceo #Scubadiving #Snorkling - @cressimexico on Instagram

I am celebrating the conservation victory in Russia with this Russian killer whale that checked our boat out in the waters off Kamchatka Peninsula. The marine mammal eating killer whales has been added to the Red List which means that it will now be illegal to capture them for aquaria and zoos. Hopefully this is a road to protection of all types of killer whales in Russian waters also the fish eating types as well as a step towards a global ban of killer whales in aquaria.#kamchatka #conservation #wilderness #orca #killerwhale #powerful #whalejail #oceans @bbcearth - @hannestrager on Instagram

A huge victory for #animal rights in #France! The country has just banned the use of #wild animals in circuses and marine parks.⁣ ⁣ The new law, which will be gradually rolled out over the coming years, stops traveling #circuses from using wild animals in shows. Meanwhile, #marine parks will no longer be able to bring in or breed #dolphins and killer #whales.⁣ ⁣ ‘It is time that our ancestral fascination with these wild beings no longer means they end up in captivity,’ France’s #ecological transition minister, Barbara Pompili, said.⁣ ⁣ Would you like to see your country do the same? - @rt on Instagram

Humpback highway. 📸 by @emmetbollard . . . . #ocean #whale #whalewatching #sydney #oceanview #whales #humpback #humpbackwhale #humpbackhighway #oceanphotography #marinelife #deepdiving #marinephotography #marinebiology #wildlife #wildanimals #australian #aussie #pacificocean #australianwildlife #breathtaking #whalemigration - @sydney.beach.life on Instagram

Seconds before the hunt An #orca gets into position and ready for action. #orcinusorca #huntingstrategy #teamwork #bts #pelagiclife #mmpa & #buenavibra #ocean - @erick.higuera on Instagram

. مطاردة حتى الموت! ‏لقطات يستعرض الحوت القاتل فيها قوته وإصراره على إنجاز مهمته، فرغم وزنه الهائل نراه هنا يقفز إلى ارتفاع يفوق 4 أمتار في مناورة مميته لإمساك هذا الدلفين الوحيد حتى تمكن منه ‏الصور: Christopher Swann - @natgeomagarab on Instagram

Single arm salute by @rory_sanders93 . . . #noosaboattrips #noosatours #noosaoceantours #noosaboattours #noosacruise #noosawildlife #noosaoceanriderwhales #whalewatchingnoosa #noosawhales #whalesnoosa #noosawhalewatching #humpbackwhales #sunshinecoastwhalewatching #whalewatchingsunshinecoast - @noosaoceanrider on Instagram

Ever had a GBR Spa? 🐋 Captured by our Photo/Video Pro Julia Sumerling @seajewlz #Spoilsportlive #makingdiversmile #mikeballdive #HolidayHereThisYear #mikeball50 #greatbarrierreef #exploreTNQ #thisisqueensland #travelQLD #australia #amazing_australia #exploringaustralia #farnorthqueenslandaustralia #cairns #visitqueensland #exploreFNQ #exploreGBR #underwaterphotography #visualstorytelling #aussie_images #onceinalifetime #lovethereef #gbrmarinepark #divephotoguide #minkewhale #greatbarrierreeftoday - @mikeballdive on Instagram

Breathe. - @ben_uttley_photography on Instagram

A pod of 20+ long-finned pilot whales have entered the bay! 🤩 Photos by researcher Gemma . . . #whalewatching #wildlife #reykjavik #iceland #inspiredbyiceland #everydayiceland #visitreykjavik #icewhale #pilotwhales #wanderlust #travelgram #discovericeland #wheniniceland #faxafloi #eldingwhale #eldingwhalewatching #whalewatch #reykjavikiceland #reykjavikloves #icelandtravel #whale #dolphin #humpback #adventure #travel #travelgram #faxafloi #birdsonfinstagram #birdlife #naturephotography #wildlifephotography - @eldingwhalewatching on Instagram

That morning we got to swim/surf with these two ancient time capsules They deserve all the respect we humans can offer them! We can all show our respect for these creatures by simply taking responsibility for our own actions and decisions! Everyday things like... * Not drinking out of plastic water bottles * Reading the labels on nasty cleaning products that all end up in the ocean * Using reusable bags for fresh fruit and veg * Changing from plastic to glass for food storage * Picking up rubbish on the beach instead of walking past it! * Educating ourselves on animal agriculture so we can make a informed decision on what to support based on the waste that ends up in the oceans! * Try and shop at bulk food stores to avoid all the single use plastic All these things don’t take any extra time but make a massive difference for the only home these whales have! It’s up to us to tip the scales ⚖️ 🐋 - @jayden.stibbard on Instagram

Globally, whales, dolphins and porpoises are washing up dead with plastic blocking their stomachs. Recycle ♻️, dispose of plastics properly and help us keep our oceans clean! #savethewhales #recycle #keepouroceansclean #noplasticwaste #nosingleuseplastic #savethewhalesca - @savethewhalesca on Instagram

I N V E R T ⚡️ - @craigparryphotography on Instagram

Buoyed by love - #happymothersday #honoringmothers - @shellyohschmidt on Instagram

Fabulous fall trips today with 1 breaching humpback whale, 4 fin whales, 2 minke whales, 12 harbour porpoises, and bald eagles. ‪#whales #whalewatching #trinitynl #bonavista #bonavistapeninsula #ExploreCanada #ExploreNL #humpback #humpbackwhale #bestkind #staycation #StayHomeYear2020 #fall @newfoundlandlabrador @discoverygeonl @NLtweets ‬ - @seaofwhalesnl on Instagram

The whale shark feeds mainly on zooplankton by filtration mechanisms in three different ways, reported in most of the aggregations. . . It is about active feeding, passive feeding and stationary feeding (Nelson and Eckert, 2007, Stevens, 2007, Taylor, 2007). . . Which are related to the abundance of zooplankton and the feeding mechanism of the whale shark (Nelson and Eckert, 2007). . . #whalesharks #sharksconservation #wildlifeconservationist #wildlifephotography #food #zooplanktonresearch #biodiversity #marines #lifeadventure #sharklife #biology🔬 #tiburones #naturelovers #animalscience #wildlifeconservation #conservationbiology #helpsavesharks #oceanplanet #seaadventures #worldwild #mexico🇲🇽 #biodiversidade #biodiversidad #rhicondontypus #oceanwaves #saveouroceans #saveourocean #vida #oneplanet #underwater - @whalesharkproject on Instagram

Exciting news- we have the first match ever made of killer whales sighted off Rottnest Island! Meet George. 🐋 Thanks to citizen science, we were able to identify one male killer whale, George, seen off Rottnest Island in 2016, 2019 and now in 2020- last week. Named by one of our citizen scientists who helped with this match and contributed imagery. This data is invaluable as we continue to build the bigger picture of killer whales seen off Western Australia. 🐋 Thank you to our citizen scientists and contributors: Plaxy, Dan, Ry, Ben and Patrick. Images here credited to: Ry Beaver and Patrick Lane. 🐋 They have all donated imagery that allowed this match of an individual to occur. Without your help and donation of data, we would never have made this discovery. Just an example of the power of citizen science. #citizenscience #projectorca #killerwhaleresearchaustralia - @orcaprojectoz on Instagram

🍀🐬☉ La libertad y la simple belleza son demasiado buenas para dejarlas pasar. Freedom and simple beauty are too good to pass up. #photography #photooftheday #delfin #fotografía #natural #likesforlike - @intothewild13 on Instagram

Above and below @kylervos humpback 🐋 images shot off the BC coast. @kylervosphotogallery #explorebc #whales #ocean #yourtofino #explore #prints #gallery - @thefactorytofino on Instagram

- Since water pups count, met this one fishing yesterday.

Happy #worldoceansday ! 💙🌊 - PC:? - #whales#humpbackwhales#whale#ocean#blueocean#oceanearth#planet#earth#planetearth#marinemammals#wild#wildworld#wildnature#nature#natural#naturephotography#marines#animal#animals#cetacean#planetocean#wildplanet#blueplanet#cetaceansplanet#natgeo#animalplanet#sea#sealife#wildlife - @cetaceans_planet on Instagram

Want to say something ? But it’s not finished 😂 Next season starting The 23rd of October 2020 to end of January 2021. A unique experience to see or snorkel with these majestic animals.
.Orca’s, landscapes, artic light and Aurora borealis! Valhallaorcaexpedition@gmail.com or send us a text! . #snorkel #snorkeling #diving#adventure #whale #dolphins #cetacean #marineanimals #norway #travel #scubadiving #scuba #ocean #underwater #dive #photographer #nikonphotography #marinephotography #cetacean #freediving #sea #photography #adventure #nature #snorkelling #ocean #orcas #orca #marinelife #marineanimals - @valhallaorcaexpedition on Instagram

Big friend Photo by| @jaymgreiner #humpbackwhale - @seasblack on Instagram

- Whales and Manga [OC]

Se conmemora el Día Nacional de la Ballena Franca Austral para recordar que el 25 de septiembre de 2002 la comunidad de Puerto Pirámides se unió para rescatar a “Garra”, una ballena de un año de edad que se enredó en las cadenas del fondeo de una embarcación. Los guías balleneros y buzos locales fueron los primeros que intentaron desenredarla. Pero, la imposibilidad de acceder a las cadenas bajo el agua, los llevó a tomar la original decisión de vararla intencionalmente para cortar las cadenas en la playa. Garra afortunadamente sobrevivió a pesar de las heridas y el estrés sufridos y fue re-avistado sano y en buenas condiciones en 2006. - @elpatagonico on Instagram

I was raised on the east coast and def not on the sea (sup suburbia). For many reasons, I now call the Pacific home. It’s a mix of luck, drive, & privilege that got me here. Some days we spend hours at sea, searching or chumming, and see nothing. Other days, albeit rare, look like this. I’ll be taking a bit of time off from tourism this year but it only makes me more thankful for the experiences I’ve had and that much more stoked for things to come 💦 - @fakewhiteshark on Instagram

Just a friend cruising by #avilabeachwhalewatching - @avilabeachwhalewatching on Instagram

Guess who our SnotBot team was hanging out with on Monday! Salt the humpback whale. Salt is one of Ocean Alliances adoptable whales (link in orofile). First seen in 1976, shes known as the Grand Old Lady of the North Atlantic. #SnotBot #humpbacks #drones #dronesforgood #dronesforwhaleresearch #sUAS #innovation #conservation #research #oceanlife #Salt - @oceanalliance on Instagram

- ITAP of a humpback whale diving down into the waters of Point Adolphus, home to Alaskas largest summer population of humpbacks

Photo by @BrianSkerry An Orca mother carries her dead calf as she swims in the waters of the Norwegian Arctic. Orca calf mortality is high, often due to toxic contaminants in the mother’s milk (pollutants in the ocean). I witnessed this mourning procession on a dark, cold and snowy day and was touched deeply by the empathy exhibited by this mom and her family. Dolphins and whales are highly cognitive animals and have complex cultures that we are only beginning to appreciate. Coverage from my @natgeo project. #orca #whales #mourning #whaleculture - @brianskerry on Instagram

To mark Earth Day 2021, Nat Geo will premiere the four-part event series Planet of the Whales (pictured) from National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry, and Brian Armstrong and Shannon Malone-DeBenedictis of Red Rock Films. Filmed over three years and across 24 locations, Planet of the Whales explores the communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species. I worked as a DP on this show together with the many talented people of Red Rock films! #earthday #whales #narwhale #whales #wildlife #wildlifecamera - @alexsletten_wildlife on Instagram

4 whales swimming next to us today 😁 A bit choppy but great Whale Watching 🐋 - @noosawave on Instagram

- A little bit of color goes a long way

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Over the watchful eye of Mum! #calf #humpbackwhale #byronbay #headingsouth #whales #bnw #photography - @koruptvision on Instagram

We still have spots left for our 12pm departure this Saturday and Sunday😁. Book through our website (link in bio) or give our office a call (604-274-9565). #whalewatching #whales #orca #transientkillerwhales #killerwhale #vancouverwhalewatch #wildlife #wildlifephotography #explorebc #vancouver #richmond #steveston #canada #bc #golocal - @vanwhalewatch on Instagram

Happy Humpback Whale splashing around and having a great time today! 🐋✨🐋✨🐋✨🐋 . .. . 📸: @loriannah #humpbackwhaledanapoint #humpback #happyhumpback #humpbacksofinstagram #humpbackwhale @mydanapoint @danapoint_harbor @danapointchamber #danapoint #danapointharbor #whalewatching #breathtaking #californiathroughmylens #adventureawaits #adventuremobile #acolorstory #thehappynow #whalewatching #visitcalifornia #abc7eyewitness #sanclemente #lagunabeach #sailaway #wanderlust #explore #adventurer #wheretonext #danawharf #ktla5news - @danawharf on Instagram

Should I be worried? @roxy - @biancabuitendag on Instagram

After three years of development, a team of scientists and oceanographers from around the country has created a solution to whale fatalities caused by ship collisions and is debuting it right here in the Santa Barbara Channel. Whale Safe, an online tool providing near-real-time data to detect endangered whales, not only rates whale presence but also ranks shipping companies by their sensitivity to marine life. Morgan Visalli — a project scientist at Benioff Ocean Initiative, the UCSB-based collaboration of universities and oceanographic institutes that created the tool — says, “Nobody wants to hit or kill a whale, and they especially don’t want to come into port with a whale wrapped over the bow of a ship.” -- Benioff Ocean Initiative will hold a public information webinar on Whale Safe on Friday, October 2, at 11 a.m. PST. RSVP by emailing boi-whalesafe@ucsb.edu. Read the link in our bio for more details. Image: Courtesy - @sbindependent on Instagram

🐳☀️⛵♥️ #whalewatching #kalbarri #anotherdayinwa - @jonathanbachtarzi on Instagram

Act now. Take responsibility for your own plastic consumption (plastic footprint) by joining #TeamPlasticPositive . Projects across the globe offset your #plasticfootprint through cleanups, recycling & prevention of plastic waste. These local solutions solve the challenge at the source and create a global network of change. This process costs $4.44/month - and along the way supports communities through education, job creation, protection of the south sumatran rainforest, support for the homeless and much more. #Miami people! Check out our local projects! #savethebay Meet & join #teamplasticpositive on worldvsplastic.com (link in bio) Lets clean that ocean! Lets save the world from plastic! #reducereuserecycle #plasticcirculareconomy #worldvsplastic 🌍💚♻️ - @worldvsplastic on Instagram

Did you know that Australia is a unique hotspot of shark and ray biodiversity with ¼ of the world’s species only found here? Half of Australia’s species of shark and ray are unique to Australian waters – they’re found nowhere else in the world! Want to help save our unique Aussies? Become a Shark Champion today! Visit www.sharkchampion.org.au - @marineconservation.au on Instagram

Tropical Australia Series - Hello from Down Under .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . #pdiflies #charlesphotochallenge #jonatbounceday #errancestudio #1989magazine #jordhammondsundays #meerotravels #negatifplus #picto #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #queensland #focusaustralia #discoveraustralia #visitaustralia #watercolour_gallery #watercolorph #bluewave #discoverocean #marinebiology #ocean🌊 #oceananimals #marinemammals #marinemammal #marinebiologyshots #whale #whales #humpbackwhale #whalewatching #humpbackwhales - @pdidii on Instagram

Meet the Northern Resident Orcas 🐋 On this particular day, they were swimming with some pacific white-sided dolphins, and being super social/playful. For the first time ever, we got to listen to them talking to each other under the water! So magical ✨ #whales - @nellybex on Instagram

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This Humpback whale shows it’s powerful strength while throwing it’s tail. This is called a peduncle throw. In a peduncle throw the whale throws its tail sideways, slamming into the water with a huge splash. I love the waterfall seen on last image. I’m not sure of it’s already named but if not I’d call him Snowflake ❄️ Seen while aboard @danawharf Ocean Adventure with Captain Steve. #whalenation #pedunclethrow #explore_wildlife #wildlife.hd #excellent_nature #ig_shotz_animals #danawharf #nbcla #abc7eyewitness #cityofdanapoint #nuts_about_wildlife #nbcla #discoverocean #ig_shotz_animal #wildlife_perfection #danapoint_harbor #exclusive_wildlife #allnatureshots #marvelouz_animals #whales #whalesnation #discoverwildlife #ocean_ocean #wildlife.hd #humpbackwhale #explore_wildlife #ig_naturelovers #splendid_animals #roamtheoceans #thelifeofwhales #sea #thewildlife.ocean #discovery #humpbackwhale - @loriannah on Instagram

À notre plainte pour Aïcko, le dauphin mort en se jetant contre le mur d’un de leursbassins, Planète Sauvage répond en nous accusant : 1️⃣ de devoir soutenir psychologiquement ses salariés face à nos critiques, 2️⃣ davoir fait chuter les entrées 3️⃣ et nous réclame 100000€. À la suite du passage de nos enquêteurs fin mai lors du déconfinement, quand la limite des cent kilomètres autour du domicile étaient encore en application, le parc nous avait menacés de porter plainte si l’on publiait des images. On l’a fait, car c’est précisément notre rôle de défendre les dauphins captifs des bassins. C’est à leurs yeux la goutte qui a fait déborder le vase, et le delphinarium nantais, qui dit perdre de l’argent par notre faute, a déposé une main courante qui a enrichi leur réplique dans le cadre de notre plainte sur la mort d’Aïcko. Ils veulent nous réduire au silence en exigeant dorénavant de la justice que nous leur versions 100 000 euros ! Au lieu de répondre à notre plainte pour Aïcko en présentant des documents exhaustifs et en faisant profil bas — après tout, un delphineau est décédé en se jetant contre le mur d’un de leurs bassins —, ils préfèrent nous attaquer et réclamer une somme astronomique dans le but de nous faire taire. Ils espèrent qu’en nous privant de ces ressources, nous n’aurons plus les moyens de mener nos combats. Ils ont tenté de nous bâillonner avec des menaces. Et comme nous ne nous taisons pas, à présent, ils mettent leurs menaces à exécution devant les tribunaux. En demandant une telle somme, le groupe puissant qui possède de nombreux parcs dont Planète Sauvage sait ce qu’il fait. Mais il n’a pas l’air de nous connaître. Inlassablement, nous continuerons de dénoncer ce que subissent les dauphins ! Rien ne nous arrêtera ! #StopDelphinarium - @onevoiceanimal on Instagram

Finally got to hang out with some orcas the other day. #orca #valdezalaska #lulubelleglacierwildlifecruise @_z_tree_ @minelliendlich - @mikeymountainmartin on Instagram

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Did you know that the CA51’s starred in the pilot episode of The Blue Planet (original) that aired on September 12th 2001? — 12 million UK viewers watch the episode that had a segment focused on gray whale predations by killer whales based in Monterey Bay. It shows matriarch Star, as a young mom, including CA51A Aurora (who was still a young whale traveling with her mothers pod). I think CA51B Orion can also be seen as a small calf (someone correct me on that if I’m wrong). Bumper was not yet born. Just a little neat piece of CA killer whale history for ya on this Thursday night! Photos by @adam_ernster Aboard @newportcoastaladventure . . . . #whalewatch #whalewatching #orcas #orca #orcas #orcinusorca #killerwhale #artofvisuals #travel #orcinusorca #wildlifephotography #earth #saveourorcas #biggsarethebalance #Monterey #seesb #newportbeach #california #cali #CA51 - @caliblackfish on Instagram

I’m going on one month of being without my camera, and it’s starting to get to me... This photo is one of the last I was able to take before sending it off to @nikoncanada. We had two humpbacks going off in the Juan de Fuca Strait while in 5-10ft swells. The swell was so big at some points that we could see the humpbacks rising through them before actually breaching the waters surface. Hopefully something happens with my camera soon, I’ve been missing some incredible opportunities out there. - @karaclindsay on Instagram

Orca beauty! 🇳🇴 Norway With @valhallaorcaexpedition 📸 @stephanegranzotto Canon EOS 1dx mk II 16mm Seacam Housing Angelbirdmedia Cfast #orcas #orca #whale #whales #killerwhale #killerwhales #norway #norway🇳🇴 #underwaterphotography #underwater #freediver #freedivephotography #freedivephoto #ocean #cressi #wanderlust #natheoyourshot #wildlife #wildlifephotography - @stephanegranzotto on Instagram

Attention CWR Members! We just published the September 2019 issue of the WHALE Report. It is in your inbox now! It contains a ton of info and amazing Orca photographs. If you arent a CWR Member, join now to keep up with the latest whale news! We appreciate your support! #killerwhales #orcas #centerforwhaleresearch #pacificnorthwest #savethewhales #whaleresearch #southernresidentorcas #southernresidentkillerwhales - @centerforwhaleresearch on Instagram

Of all mammals in the sea there is no whale who has a more perfected design! It’s powerful, graceful, and beautiful it’s the Orca! with @waterproofinternational, @sea_legacy, @paulnicklen, @cristinamittermier, @hannestrager #naturalhistorydk @waterproof_expeditions - @goranehlme on Instagram

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Ok, sure I crop my images so they tell a better story. But this isnt cropped, its full frame. These long nosed common dolphin were so fast and hard to frame leaning over the side of the boat with a long lens. Some might call it luck but I dont believe too much in luck, ....exposure, focus, right lens, right position, right timing, right technique, be there..... Theres a lot that goes into luck. 3 of 3. #dolphin #commondolphin #whalewatch @condorexpresssb - @ralphwildshot on Instagram

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27•07•2020 Yesterday I received an amazing gift, I finally saw an Adult male Orca. They are impressive and majestic animals. Look at their size compared to the boat, they are beautiful and enormous. Did you know that males are larger than females, and adult males are distinguishable (sexually dimorphic) by the increased size of their dorsal fin at sexual maturity (about 25 years). Male orcas usually grow to an average of 20-26 feet (6-8 m) and weigh 12,000 lb or more (5,400 kg). Male orcas become fully sexually mature at age 25. Between ages 12 and 15, their dorsal fin begins to grow taller and straighter, indicating the onset of sexual maturity. Male orcas typically don’t mate until after the age of 20. Males in the wild live 29 years on average, to a maximum of 50–60 years. A captive orcas lifespan is typically much shorter, often by 25 years or more. Don’t attend or support shows that keep animals in captivity. It is horrible to be locked up. 🖤🤍🖤🐼🖤🤍🖤 Ayer tuve el regalo de conocer un macho adulto orca, son impresionantes y majestuosos. Vean el tamaño en comparación con la embarcación, son hermosos y enormes. Sabías que los machos son más grandes que las hembras, y los adultos se distinguen (sexualmente dimórficos) por el mayor tamaño de su aleta dorsal en la madurez sexual(aproximadamente 25 años). Las orcas macho generalmente crecen a un promedio de 20-26 pies (6-8 m) y pesan 12,000 lb o más (5,400 kg). Las orcas machos alcanzan la madurez sexual completa a los 25 años. Entre los 12 y los 15 años, su aleta dorsal comienza a crecer más alta y más recta, lo que indica el inicio de la madurez sexual. Las orcas machos generalmente no se aparean hasta después de los 20 años. Los machos salvajes viven 29 años en promedio, hasta un máximo de 50-60 años. La vida útil de una orca cautiva suele ser mucho más corta, a menudo por 25 años o más. No acudas o apoyes shows en donde mantengan animales en cautiverio. Es horrible. #orca #wildlife #wanderlust #animals #saltlife #epic #explore #magic #nature #scuba #ocean #marinelife #dolphins #underwater #padi #adventure #sealife #oceanlife #sea #wildlifephotograph #afeland - @afelandrina on Instagram

A year ago today a pod of killer whales swam around and UNDER our kayaks @ericahack @redsnowtiger !!! Still can’t believe it happened 💙 Video 1: Orcas swimming right under me 😭 Video 2: The same moment from @redsnowtiger ‘s perspective and then they swim under him! Video 3: Big boy swimming close to check us out Video 4: The pod makes another pass under my kayak ↟ ↟ ↟ #discovercampbellriver #vancouverisland #explorevancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada #islandviews #sharethecoast #bcparks #parkscanada #tourismbc #hellobc #pnw #pnwonderland #hikebc #canada #tofino #vancouver #victoria #nanaimo #getoutdoors #victoriahype #mountains #wildernessculture #imagesofcanada #kayaking #killerwhale #killerwhales #cetacean #pacificnorthwest #orca - @michaelrhack on Instagram

Humpback mother and calf off Bouddi National Park last weekend - @terrigalocean on Instagram

#cabos #baja #bcs #mexico_maravilloso #mexicodesconocido #mexico #visitmexico #travel #photography #nature #discover #whale #whales #outdoors #wildlife #adventure #naturephotography #natgeo #sonyalpha . @fishoutofwater__ tour - @riskylozano on Instagram

This shot of a dolphin and her newborn calf racing towards Small Skellig was taken 4 years ago by my then 13 year old niece, Riona. And today is Riona’s 17th birthday. Ive taken thousands of pictures and Im still dreaming of capturing a moment this good. This is the photo thats on my phones lock screen. Riona took it on a little Samung camera phone and I dont know what divinely-inspired timing was at play but I didnt even have to straighten the horizon line of the original photo. Anyone who’s ever taken a picture from a moving boat knows that it’s virtually impossible to get a level shot. Can we give her a like to encourage her to keep taking awesome photos? Happy Birthday, Riona. #dolphin #dolphins #dolphine #dolphinwatching #dolphins🐬 #dolphinsnation #skelligmichael #skelligislands #wildatlanticway #instaireland #wawpics #countykerry #natgeoyourshot #natgeo100contest #withgalaxy #smartphonephotography - @skelligmichael_ on Instagram

🔺Islandia🔻 ¡Al encuentro de Erik el Vikingo! • Salida desde Madrid/Barcelona • 8 días y 7 noches • Alojamiento solo para familias • Visita Laguna Azul • Avistamiento de ballenas • Baños termales • Visita a las cascadas • Visita a la Península Reykjanes • Caballos islandeses • Cena vikinga ¡Y mucho más! #islandia #islandiaenfamilia #islandiaconhijos - @travelkidsviajes on Instagram

Should have seen those whale tales! - @diegovramirez on Instagram

[ Touch ] When they finally touched their souls caught fire. . . Is hard to describe the different feelings you can get from touch, the cold hand of a stranger, the firey grasp of a soul mate and the comforting grip of family. When I saw this image in my lightroom it reminded me of a dream I had recently where I was just holding hands with an anonymous figure, it didnt feel like a memory it just was a wholesome need being met, I woke up and my first thought was ahh fk I need a cat. . . So when I saw this image I immediately thought of the touch a mother gives to a child and witnessing that care first hand has always stuck with me. . . Do any of these photos look funny to you? Curious who spots it haha. . . I was just about to post this and a random dog sniffed my feet... its a sign. Yes Im in a park and yes its almost 9pm. - @robmulally on Instagram

Este ha sido el encuentro cercano con ballenas más impactante que me ha tocado vivir. Mientras nos acercábamos por detrás de las ballenas cuando salían a respirar, sin querer mi amigo Bernardo, quien manejaba diestramente el zodiak en Alaska para que yo pudiera fotografiar la cola al hundirse, se acercó demasiado cuando emergió, lo que provocó una reacción de un gran coletazo de advertencia a escasos metros. La violencia y el estruendo fue algo indescriptible. La foto fue tomada con gran angular, dando la apariencia de estar la cola mas lejos de lo que realmente estaba: a sólo unos cinco metros !!! - @nicolaspiwonka on Instagram

Finally I was out on the boats when these guys were in town. Best office view #orca#kaikoura#kaikouranz#blackandwhite#wildlife#killerwhale#killerwhales#dolphinencounter#orcas#wildlifephotography - @begbielb on Instagram

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞™️ Where to see the best Whale Watch in Fremantle was just off the coastline yesterday as we had a very exciting competition pod encircle our vessel as they moved south through Stragglers Reef with one whale performing the perfect handstand in less than 8 meters of water😲 Check out The Daily Whale™➡️Link In Bio⬅️ #WhaleWatchWesternAustralia #JoinThePod #LearnTheLanguageOfTheWhales #WhaleWatchWA #WesternAustralia #Australia #ThisisWA #SeeAustralia #Perth #Fremantle #VisitAustralia #Nature #WhaleWatch #WhaleWatchingWesternAustralia #Augusta #AustraliasSouthWest #BremerBay #CetaceanExploration #WonderOutYonder #AdventureAwaits #AnotherDayInWA - @whalewatchwesternaustralia on Instagram

Got to play around with some majestic creatures yesterday. Once upon a time, when I was just a wee lad of 3, maybe 4 years old, I was obsessed with this song called “Baby Beluga” by #raffi who was a legend in my young eyes at the time. If you’re wondering whether or not I had that song on repeat in my head the entirety of the interaction in which these photos were taken, the answer is yes. Aluah was a female, she was feisty but she let me dance with her. Ferdinand was a male and a few years older, he was a bit of a prankster and decided to bid us goodbye with a tail full of water to the face. Pretty incredible day. #dreamfulfilled #beluga #majestic #whoamikiddingistilllovethatsong - @itsaduchi on Instagram

One, two, three. You rarely see a lone killer whale, they are highly social animals and almost always travel in family groups. These three killer whales were on their way to join a larger group of more than 10 individuals which were feeding close to the coast. #orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales @bbcearth #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #ourplanetdaily #northernnorway #naturelovers with @goranehlme @paulnicklen @mitty @larsoivindknutsen @kyle.roepke @nathangarofalos @wolfmanrye @frederik.wolff - @hannestrager on Instagram

En TAR trabajamos para conectarte a más destinos. ¡Vuela directo de Hermosillo a La Paz! . . . . #hermosillosonora #lapaz #naturaleza #ballenas #viajes #vuelatar #mar #aventura #viajeros #viajerosporelmundo - @vuelatar on Instagram

- Moby Richard, me, ink and digital, 2020

#humbackwhale #costarica #costaricasinfiltro #whales #nikonphotography #nikonwildlife #osapeninsulacostarica #marine #cetaceans - @amarino_costa_rica on Instagram

Each year, humpback whales draw thousands of visitors to the south-eastern coast of NSW – but you need to know the best places to see them. Weve rounded up the four top spots you can catch these majestic mammals, and where to eat after. You could get fish’n’chips with a view, head to an 88-year-old boozer or try Rick Stein’s South Coast outpost. Road trip? Head to the link in bio for A Whale-Inspired Trip Along the “Humpback Highway, in partnership with @visitshoalhaven. 📸 @jordan_robins - @broadsheet_syd on Instagram

Humpback whales: Of all the large whale species, humpbacks are the most animated and acrobatic. They can leap clear of the water, executing spectacular breaches. Another feature of these amazing whales is their long pectoral flippers which are almost one third of their body length, the longest of any whale. And they sing songs heard on recordings and in movies. https://savethewhales.org/humpback-whale/ #savethewhales #humpbackwhale #funfact - @savethewhalesca on Instagram

Feliz #diadelatierra 🌎!!! El océano cobija 71% de la superficie del planeta y es la fuente de toda la vida en la tierra. Protejámosla consumiendo menos (mucho menos!) y reutilizando más (mucho más!) #tierra #hogar #oceanos #oceanossinplastico #conservacion #mar - @cetacea.chile on Instagram

We had a lovely whale watching tour in Campbell River this afternoon with Aboriginal Journeys Wildlife Tours. We got super lucky and 10 minutes in found the orcas. We watched big fin for a couple hours while he lead us out in to choppy waters. It was a great day for whales! 🐳💙🌊 _____________________________________________ #whales #whale #killerwhales #orca #campbellriver #explorebc #destinationbc #wildlife #wildlifephotography #canada #nature #naturephotography #natgeoyourshot #ocean #oceanlife #imagesofcanada #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland #ourdailyplanet #earth_shotz #earthpix #earthoutdoors #explorecanada #island #islandlife - @jennifer.lynn007 on Instagram

BREAKING NEWS - WHALE RESCUE IN THE VAQUITA REFUGE Sea Shepherd and Mexican officials worked tirelessly to save humpback whale badly tangled in an illegal gillnet inside the critical zone of the Vaquita Refuge. Gillnets pose a deadly threat to all marine species and are the primary reason the vaquita is now facing extinction. Read the full story at the link in our bio. #OpMilagro - @mvsharpie on Instagram

A New Calf for the Southern Resident Orcas! It has been just two years since Tahlequah (J-35), a member of the endangered Southern Resident orca population, gave birth to a calf, who lived only half an hour. Last week, Tahlequah gave birth once again. And according to the Center for Whale Research on September 6th, her new baby, J-57, appears to be doing well: “Her new calf appeared healthy and precocious, swimming vigorously alongside its mother in its second day of free-swimming life. We know that it was not born today because its dorsal fin was upright, and we know that it takes a day or two to straighten after being bent over in the womb, so we assign its birthday as September 4, 2020. (Ergo gestation commenced in February 2019). . The good news and excitement over the new birth is tempered by the fact that the southern residents are officially designated an endangered population and that the mortality rate for young calves is 40 percent. Their troubles are largely due to three factors: the continuing decline of their preferred food chinook salmon; boat noise and traffic; and the pollution of the waters of the Salish Sea. However, the new baby is the third to be born to the southern residents since 2019, and the other two continue to survive. We wish them all well in the days ahead! Head to our website to read our full blog post about this wonderful news! Link in bio. Photo of mom and baby: @centerforwhaleresearch #southernresidents #Tahlequah #orca #endangered #endangeredspecies #newmom #birth #salishsea #salishseaorcas #love #joy #celebration #hope - @whalesanctuaryproject on Instagram

Congratulations to the @sjicommunitynetwork on their launch, and thanks for inviting our Science Director Joe Gaydos and Salish Sea Wild Producer Bob Friel to talk about our work! Here’s how SeaDoc is working to make conservation in the San Juans captivating and accessible! Link to the video in our bio. - @seadocsociety on Instagram

A female orca known best for carrying her dead calf with her for more than two weeks in apparent grief is now mother to a healthy male.⁠ ⁠ Tahlequah, a killer whale living a pod of whales in Pacific Northwest waters, gave birth in early September.⁠ ⁠ Researchers determined this week that her new calf is a boy, after examining images from a photographer who observed the orca pod on Tuesday near Point Roberts, Washington.⁠ ⁠ The calf, known as J57 to researchers, was frolicking alongside Tahlequah (also known as J35) with other orcas close by, photographer Sara Hysong-Shimazu said in a news release from the Pacific Whale Watch Association.⁠ ⁠ “It was really touching to see how active and social they were together and to see J57 surfacing with both his mom and surrounded by others in the community,” Hysong-Shimazu said. “He certainly seemed spunky and energetic!”⁠ ⁠ Tahlequah made headlines in 2018 for carrying her dead calf, which had died minutes after being born, for 17 days.⁠ ⁠ Deborah Giles, a research scientist at the University of Washington’s Center for Conservation Biology, told HuffPost at the time that she felt it was accurate to describe the behavior as grieving.⁠ ⁠ “This is completely unprecedented, and honestly your guess is as good as ours as far as what is going on here,” Giles said. “I think it’s really easy to put human emotions on it, but personally I think it’s accurate. I think she is grieving.”⁠ ⁠ Tahlequah isn’t the only whale in her pod to have given birth recently. J41, also known as Eclipse, gave birth to a “rambunctious little bundle of baby” on Thursday, naturalist Leah Vanderwiel said in a release from the PWWA. Eclipse’s calf’s sex and overall health are still unknown. Read more at our link in bio. // 📷 Katie Jones, Center for Whale Research - @huffpost on Instagram

This is SO GREAT! France has shown it understands that animals deserve their freedom. Today is such a huge day for dolphins, minks and other animals. This momentous news follows years of campaigning by @peta_france and other organisations in the country and is cause of celebration for animal rights activists around the world. Click the link in our bio to learn more - and tag someone who would be happy to know! - @petauk on Instagram

Con mucha alegría y orgullo les compartimos que nuestra colega de MMAPE, Dra. @Esther Jim, formará parte de la iniciativa Whales and Climate que se desarrollará a partir del próximo año en el Hemisferio Sur. Si quieren conocer acerca de esta iniciativa pueden visitar el sitio web https://www.whalesandclimate.org/ - @mmape_lapaz on Instagram

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞™️ The long weekend whale watching has been a wonderful few days of magnificent sightings so far with our morning tour yesterday observing a super pod of 14 Humpbacks travelling in a focused competition pod while gorgeous Bottlenose Dolphins played in the glassy conditions🐳🐬 During our afternoon departure we enjoyed the Language of the Whales™ Check out The Daily Whale™➡️Link In Bio⬅️ #WhaleWatchWesternAustralia #JoinThePod #LearnTheLanguageOfTheWhales #WhaleWatchWA #WesternAustralia #Australia #ThisisWA #SeeAustralia #Perth #Fremantle #VisitAustralia #Nature #WhaleWatch #WhaleWatchingWesternAustralia #Augusta #AustraliasSouthWest #BremerBay #CetaceanExploration #WonderOutYonder #AdventureAwaits #AnotherDayInWA - @whalewatchwesternaustralia on Instagram

Delfines en medio del cantábrico. Increíble experiencia en busca de cetáceos junto a la gente de @verballenas, unos grandes profesionales. Desliza hasta el final para ver un pequeño video del momento. . . . . #foto #photography #photo #spain_photographs #lifestylephotography #portraitmood #animales #mar #animals #naturaleza #photographer #nature #viaje #instaphotography #fotografia #santurtzi #beautiful #dolphins #travelphotography #sonyalpha #portraits_mf #portraitphotography #bleachmyfilm #passporterapp #delfines #sea #landscape #sonya7riii #travel - @juanjo_florensa on Instagram

Its been a killer ( 😉 ) month for #killerwhales along the trail, with our resident #orca spotted from many sites - including Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and Glengorm just last night! Pictured are our local legends John Coe and Aquarius, two male killer whales from the West Coast Community. The Scottish gaelic for orca is madah-cuain which translates as ocean-wolf - an apt name for these intelligent creatures as they live and hunt in pods, and have even been known to prey on minke whales! Check out the sightings on our Whale Track app! #whaletrack . . . . . . . . #hebrideanwhaletrail #hwdt_org #hebrides #orca #whalewatching #lighthouse #ardnamurchan #lighthousesofinstagram #dolphin #dolphins #whale #whales #immerseyoursenses #scotlandisnow #scotland #scotlandtravel #scottishwildlife #wildlifephotography #sea #hiddenscotland #seapanda - @hebrideanwhaletrail on Instagram

The #BayofIslands hold some of New Zealands clearest water and most inviting beaches. But just in case you need it - Elisabeth Easther advises how to reel reluctant children into the idea of a #Northland #familyholiday. Read her story in our #linkinbio. 🐬⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #vicolonorthland #northlandnz #northlands #northlandtackle #northland #nzmustdo #nztourism #newzealandpics #discovernewzealand #newzealandphotography #travelnewzealand #purenz #visitnewzealand #travelnz #explorenz #northislandnz #northisland #aotearoa #nztravel #dolphin #dolphins #dolphinwatching #marinemammals #dolphins🐬 #dolphinlove⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 📷 Fred Rood - @nzhtravel on Instagram

The newest Southern Resident orca, just a few weeks old, has been confirmed to be a BOY. According to reports, baby (J57) and his mom Tahlequah (J35) are both doing well. . It has been two years since Tahlequah lost her young calf who lived for only half an hour, whom she carried for 17 days in a Tour of Grief that garnered worldwide attention. . The endangered Southern Resident population of the Salish Sea continue to face the challenges of their declining food source of chinook salmon, boat noise and traffic, and pollution. The birth of J57 is very good news, bringing the population of these whales to 73. We wish mom, calf and all of the Jpod residents well! 🐳 Photo: @hysazu #southernresidentkillerwhales #tahlequah #orca #jpod #srkw #endangered #wildlife #nature #sanjuanislands #pod #motherhood - @whalesanctuaryproject on Instagram

Si visitas #Seattle, una de las experiencias imperdibles #Virtuoso es darte una escapada en hidroavión a #SanJuanIsland para practicar kayak. El guía, experto en naturaleza, te llevará a través de este refugio silvestre para que veas orcas. El tour incluye un picnic gourmet con vino, y también la visita a una bodega o una granja de lavanda. Agéndalo con nosotros. #AsesoresFerrara #FerraraViajes #yoviajoconferrara #virtuosotravel - @ferraraviajes on Instagram

Great news! Frances minister of ecological transition has announced that the country will be phasing out cetacean captivity! The countrys three dolphinariums are no longer allowed to breed or acquire more cetaceans. She also said that no new dolphinariums will be built in France and that the country was looking at the idea of a sanctuary for the dolphins and three orcas currently in captivity.⁠ This is a HUGE step that we hope other countries will follow! #CaptivityKills #DontBuyATicket! - @oceanicpreservationsociety on Instagram

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France’s Ecological Transition Minister, Barbara Pompili, has announced a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses to take effect ‘over the next few years’ as well as measures against keeping dolphins and killer whales in captivity in marine parks and the raising of mink on fur farms. Pompeii announces that It is time that our ancestral fascination with these wild beings no longer translates into situations where their captivity is favored over their well-being. With more than 20 European countries that already limit or ban animals in circuses, France is next and with around 500 wild animals in French circuses they’ve got a long way to go. Pompeli states solutions will be found on a case-by-case basis, with each circus, for each animal. They will also be spending eight million euros to help circuses and dolphinariums adapt to the new bans. This will include Frances three dolphinariums no longer being able to breed new dolphins or killer whales - or have any transported in from other countries. 🐬 - @uniladadventure on Instagram

France’s environment minister, Barbara Pompili, has announced a gradual ban on using wild animals in travelling circuses and keeping dolphins and killer whales in captivity in marine parks.⁠ ⁠ Bears, tigers, lions, elephants and other wild animals will also no longer be allowed in travelling circuses “in the coming years” whilst marine parks will be banned from bringing in or breeding dolphins and killer whales.⁠ ⁠ Arguing that animal welfare is a priority, Pompili said: “It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these (wild) animals”, although the ban does not apply to wild animals in other permanent shows and in zoos.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio read the full article. ☝️⁠ ________________⁠ #vegansofig #instavegan #justvegan #vegancommunity #vegan #vegansofinsta #veganforlife #veganism #vegannews #animalrights #animalwelfare #animalactivism #furban #circus #animalcircus #orca #marinepark #emptythecages - @veganfoodandliving on Instagram

Worldwide, over 600,000 wild animals live in captivity, even though many aren’t endangered or in need of protection. Even worse: only a small percentage of places where these wild animals are being held have actually been accredited and verified.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ One animal that all too often suffers this fate: orcas. They’re caught in the wild, placed into tiny tanks, then gawked at by tourists for the rest of their lives. It’s cruel, but it’s also preventable. If we choose to only support travel activities that don’t interfere with an animal’s wild, natural life, these glorified prisons will be forced to change their ways.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Travel can change the world. But first we need to change travel. Join the conversation via the link in our bio. #Retravel #Gadventures - @gadventures on Instagram

Puget Sound’s orca whales are one of the most polluted marine mammals in the world. Toxic chemicals like flame retardants are building up in their bodies & causing a host of health problems. But we can change this! Please sign the petition supporting a ban on the use of these unnecessary toxic flame retardants. #PugetSound #orcamonth #orcas #flameretardants #toxicchemicals - @toxicfreefuture on Instagram

#REDUCE It’s #RecycleWeek and we’ve designed the #RecycleMore series to inspire everyone to reduce, reuse, recycle and join our mission to #RecycleEverything ♻️ These posters are yours to download, post and share to inspire your customers, networks, friends and family 🤗 (link in bio to download). . . . . . . . . #RecycleWeek2020 #reducereuserecycle♻️ #reducereuserecycle #sustainability #sustainableliving #climatechange #climatecrisis #recyclinguk #posterdesign #poster #inspiration - @first_mile on Instagram

The feeling when you capture the most Insta-worthy breach on camera 😍 - @whalesinparadise on Instagram

Another great whale watch! #newenglandecoadventures #kennebunkport #whalewatching - @newenglandecoadventures on Instagram