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Humpback whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

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Description:

Spotted off the Kona Coast, HI.

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Humpback whale

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Comments (5)
patty
Wonderful spottings! Delightful animals =)
Carolina
Beautiful! I'm looking forward to see them on August in Colombia (Pacific coast)!
galewhale..Gale
Do you have any humpback fluke photos? You probably know that is the best way to identify individuals. There is a catalog for Eastern North Atlantic whale that has been gathering photos for the last 30 years and know over 7000 individuals! Great grandmothers even! http://www.coa.edu/html/nahc.htm
jason.dzurisin
Yep...he and mom were having a great time in the warm waters!
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PublishedMarch 9, 2011

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