Sea life

This humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary is longer than the boat, although most of it remains underwater. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. AIMG 3509

A humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary breached within a few feet of this fishing boat. That was an experience that they will not soon forget. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach (lift at least 40% of their body out of the water). AIMG 3506

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary doing a "headstand." It stayed in that position for about 15 seconds. AIMG 3549

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary going into a deep dive. AIMG 3526

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary engaging in dorsal fin slapping behavior. AIMG 3534

Papuan Jellyfish (Mastigias papua) or Lagoon Jelly AIMG 4551

Australian spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) AIMG 4541

New England Aquarium - Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) AIMG 4561

Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise - Humpback whale AIMG 5268