Large humpback whale competitive group underwater, Megaptera novaeangliae, Maui, Hawaii

Large competitive group of humpback whales, eleven adult humpback whales seen in this image, part of a 16 whale competitive group. Maui, Hawaii, USA

Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Image ID: 04460
Format: Digital 9:16

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Categories:

Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Humpback Whale
Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Whale Behavior > Competitive / Rowdy Group
Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Humpback Whale
Location > Oceans > Pacific > Hawaiian Islands
Location > Protected Threatened and Significant Places > National Marine Sanctuaries > Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Location > USA > Hawaii
Subject > Technique > Underwater

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This photograph was taken during Hawaii Whale Research Foundation research activities conducted under NOAA/NMFS and State of Hawaii permit. Its use is subject to certain restrictions. Please contact the photographer for more information.