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Humpback Whale and Baby (by Craig Dietrich)

noaasanctuaries:

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is home to some 13 species of cetaceans (dolphins, whales and porpoises)! Pacific white-sided dolphins like this one are among the most frequently seen at the sanctuary, and are incredibly social animals.

While these dolphins may sidle right up alongside a boat to investigate, never try to touch, chase, or feed them. Pacific white-sided dolphins are among the many species protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and need our help to stay safe and healthy in their natural environment.

(Photo: Sage Tezak/NOAA)

Cool, backflip!

oceansoftheworld:

(photo by Steffen Binke)

The minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) is a relatively small baleen whale, only reaching about 33’. It is the smallest of the rorquals and the second smallest of the baleen whales. They can be found worldwide, with populations in the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans. Minke whales are one of the most highly commercially hunted species of whales.

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