A spyhopping Humpback Whale shows the barnacles growing on its chin. Also visible are the ventral grooves.
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A nearby Humpback tail fluke is enjoyed by the whalers on board the Condor Express.
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Looking across the back of a Blue Whale, towards the head, as it begins to spout.
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Humpbacks everywhere! OMG.
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Rostrum and chin of the spyhopping Humpback.
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The bulbous head of a Risso's Dolphin breaks through a small wave.
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The spyhopping Humpback Whale slowly sinks back into the ocean.
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Several tall fins of Risso's Dolphins.
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Close look at a spouting Risso's Dolphin.
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Interaction between species: Humpback Whale and California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus).
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A Humpback heads directly for the camera lens.
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A Humpback lifts its head a bit.
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Left side of head....a Humpback.
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A whaler shoots a nearby spouting Humback.
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Tail fluke waterfall - Humpback deep dive.
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Twice as much Humpback.
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Humpback tail fluke.
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A California Sea Lion.
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Captain Mat pointed out this "dust devil" or small wind tornedo that was whipping up the surface sea foam.
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Four Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) and one California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) to the right.
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