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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