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Four Humpback Whales On Deep Sandy Bottom | Tonga

Four of eight whales clustered on sandy bottom at about 30m depth, going around in circles. The gathering appeared to be a competitive group centered upon the whale on the sand at the lower left of this image. That whale remained relatively stationary on the sand while the others circled around.

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Four of eight whales clustered on sandy bottom at about 30m depth, going around in circles. The gathering appeared to be a competitive group centered upon the whale on the sand at the lower left of this image. That whale remained relatively stationary on the sand while the others circled around.