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at the Whale Centre in Andenes: the bones of the sperm whale are reasonably large
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Waiting for the whales to show up. M/S Mann Dolphin west of Andenes, Andøya, Norway
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whale watching by boat from Andenes, Andoy, Norway
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M/S Reine on whale expedition along with the M/S Maan Dolphin from Whale safari, Andenes, Norway
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A young male whale, length estimated at 10 to 12 meters
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a powerful blow
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Sperm whale
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En koloss trekker pusten - spermhval
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The whale waves to his spectators
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The M/S Maan Dolphin from arctic whale watching operation Hvalsafari AS (Whalesafari Ltd.) in Andenes.
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Sperm whales are typically at the surface for breathing for 10 minutes before a new dive to perhaps 800 meters.
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Sperm whales are easy to identify as they're the only species with an off-centre blowhole, on the left side. Consequently their spout is at about 45 degrees.
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Not too unlike a sea serpent? The sperm whale is preparing to dive.
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Bye, bye Mr sperm whale!
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Mirage of a horizontal polar bear? ;)
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Orca male has high and straight dorsal fin that can be at least 1.5 meters high. Killer whales in captivity have a dorsal fin that is flopped over, or 'collapsed'
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A family of orcas follow our boat. En spekkhoggerfamilie følger båten vår.
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The Orca photographed from behind
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Spectacular whales, killer whales come to the surface to breathe after a few minutes under water.
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The orca family
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Distinct dorsal fin of an adult orca
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mountain profiles on the west side of Andoy
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A group of puffins passes bu Andenes harbour on their way back to the island Bleiksøya