Humpback Whales, Alaska #3352

The best place in the world to see humpback whales bubble-net feeding is in the summer waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Bubble-net feeding is a cooperative humpback whale behavior. Humpback whales work together to locate and encircle a school of small fish, then blow a net of bubbles around their prey. The bubble-net corrals the fish into a tight group. Accompanying the bubble-netting is the whales’ vocalization which frightens the fish to flee toward the surface. With mouths wide open the whales swim up and through the “net” to gulp down the fish. This image illustrates the month of September in the 2024 Juneau Alaska Calendar. Purchase your favorite Mark Kelley calendar in Juneau stores or online at markkelley.com. Thank you for visiting and for the gift of your time. Enjoy – Camera: Nikon D850, Lens 80-400mm, Digital Capture, ©Mark Kelley