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  • This is an aerial panorama of Fonua'one'one Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga. The island and white sand beach visible from a boat at sea level represents only a small fraction of the entire coral reef structure, as is apparent from this aerial view.
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  • This is an aerial panorama of Maninita Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga. The island sits atop an extensive coral reef structure, which is for the most part not visible from the surface of the ocean. The reefs extend into the background, reaching the smaller island of Fonuafo’ou. This photograph was taken a few days before the full moon. The pinkish-red threads visible on the ocean surface are billions of gametes, perhaps spawned from the coral around Maninita and other nearby reefs.
    maninita-island-aerial-panorama-tong...tif
  • Aerial panorama of Fangasito Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga, with Fonua’one’one island visible in the background. From this perspective, the extent of the coral reef surrounding the island is visible.
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  • Aerial panorama of Kawana fishing port on the eastern side of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. This layout is typical of small fishing ports throughout Japan.
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  • This is an aerial panorama of Maninita Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga. The island sits atop an extensive coral reef structure, which is for the most part not visible from the surface of the ocean. Visible to the right behind Maninita is Taula Island.
    maninita-island-aerial-panorama-tong...tif
  • Aerial panorama of Lua Ui Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga., with a boat in frame for scale. From this vantage point it is clear that the visible portion of the island structure is surrounded by extensive reef structure.
    aerial-panorama-lua-ui-island-tonga-...tif
  • Aerial view of Luahaipo island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga, showing fringing coral reef structure and white sand beach surrounding the island
    luahaipo-island-aerial-tonga-201808-...tif
  • Aerial panorama of Fangasito Island in the Vava'u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga, showing fringing coral reef structure and white sand beaches around the island
    fangasito-island-aerial-panorama-ton...tif
  • Aerial view of Palau's Rock Islands, abundant coral reefs and surrounding tropical blue ocean
    aerial-view-palau-rock-islands-coral...tif
  • Aerial panorama of autumn foliage in southern Hokkaido, Japan
    hokkaido-japan-autumn-foliage-aerial...tif
  • This is an aerial panorama of Taula Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga. The smaller island immediately behind and to the right of Taula is Lua Lole island. Further ub the background is the main island group. From this perspective, the considerable extent of the coral reef and sand associated with the island is clearly visible.
    taula-island-aerial-panorama-tonga-2...tif
  • Aerial view of Wrangel Bay in Russia, one of the locations where bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation visit during the summer. The shallow waters of the bay provide a refuge from orcas. Visible in the background is Academy Bay, which itself comprises three separate bays (Nikolaya Bay, Ulban Bay, Konstantina Bay). Just in front of the point in the foreground are two bowhead whales swimming from left to right. Fog blankets the area frequently. Shown here, fog is in the process of rolling in from both sides to cover Wrangel Bay.
    aerial-view-academy-bay-okhotsk-sea-...tif
  • Aerial panorama of Fonua’one’one Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga, with a boat in the foreground for scale. From this perspective, it is clear that the island comprises only a small part of the entire reef and sand structure, with most of Fonua’one’one being coral reef that submerges at higher tides. This image was created during an extreme low tide just after the full moon. Fangasito Island is visible in the background.
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  • Aerial panorama of Taula Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga. Taula is an elongated island, completely surrounded by fringing reef.
    taula-island-aerial-panorama-tonga-2...tif
  • Aerial Panorama of Lualoli Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga, showing the extensive fringing reef that extends far off one end, with additional submerged reef nearby.
    lualoli-island-aerial-panorama-tonga...tif
  • Aerial panorama of Mounu Island Resort in Vava’u, Tonga. This private island getaway is surrounded by coral reef and white sand.
    tonga-mounu-island-resort-aerial-pan...tif
  • This is an aerial view of the small island of Kashiwa-jima in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, visible here connected to the mainland by a small bridge. Kashiwa-jima is a fishing community, and is also popular among recreational scuba divers. The pens in the foreground are for aquaculture. The large pens hold tuna.
    kashiwajima-aerial-panorama-japan-20...tif
  • This is an aerial panorama of Fangasito Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga. Visible in the background is Fonua’one’one Island. The extensive coral reef structure surrounding the island is clearly visible from this high vantage point.
    fangasito-island-aerial-panorama-ton...tif
  • Aerial panorama of Kannoura fishing port in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. This is the area where I have documented white-spotted bamboo sharks (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) mating in the wild.
    kannoura-fishing-port-kochi-prefectu...tif
  • Aerial panorama of Eueiki Island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga. Located on the island is Treasure Island Resort, visible in this photo. There is a large school of sardines near the boats.
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  • This is an aerial view of the coal reef extending from Mounu Island toward Euakafa Island, which is visible in the background. The passage seen in this image is frequently used by boats to pass through the reef. It is deep enough for humpback whales to pass through on occasion.
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  • An unusual 3-headed coconut tree on Tongatapu Island, Kingdom of Tonga
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  • Southern right whale female with calf (Eubalaena australis) in shallow coastal water
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  • Grus japonensis Japanese cranes spend their nights in the middle of rivers. This allows them to rest in peace, safe from potential predators like foxes. The two adult and two juvenile birds pictured here were just starting their morning, becoming active before flying off to forage for food.
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  • This is an aerial photo showing some of the sulfur and steam vents at Mount Io-zan in Hokkaido, Japan. The volcano rises 512m within the Kussharo caldera.
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  • This is an aerial panorama showing some of the sulfur and steam vents at Mount Io-zan in Hokkaido, Japan. The volcano rises 512m within the Kussharo caldera. Lake Kussharo is just visible in the far right background.
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  • This is an aerial photo showing some of the sulfur and steam vents at Mount Io-zan in Hokkaido, Japan. The volcano rises 512m within the Kussharo caldera.
    sulfur-steam-vent-volcano-mount-ioza...tif
  • Aerial view of a dead humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) stranded on a remote beach. This calf was female.
    dead-humpback-whale-calf-south-afric...tif
  • This bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a part of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation, with population estimates in the low hundreds. This individual was turned upside-down while performing loud percussive slaps on the ocean surface with the dorsal surface of its fluke. Orca rake marks are visible on the corners of the whale’s fluke. The whale was part of a large social gathering, comprising well over 50 whales. This whale’s tail slapping could be heard for a long distance. When this whale stopped, the gathering dissolved, with whales breaking moving away as singles and in smaller groups.
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  • During summer months, bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) like the one pictured here often visit shallow water, which provides a shelter from potential predation by orcas. As seen in this photograph, the whales can swim in water that is only just deep enough for them not to become stranded. This individual is a member of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation.
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  • This pair of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticeus) from the endangered Okhotsk Sea subpopulation clearly exhibit signs of epidermal molting. Bowhead whales engage in exfoliation during the northern hemisphere summer by rubbing against rocks in shallow water. Possible reasons why the whales do this include shedding of ectoparasites such as whale lice (cyamids) and diatoms, as well as the replacement of skin damaged by sun exposure. Relatively warm temperatures in shallow water during the summer months may also be conducive to stimulating epidermal growth by promoting greater cutaneous bloodflow and delivery of nutrients and hormones to facilitate replacement of skin.
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  • Four bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) swimming together. These individuals were part of a large social gathering of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation. There is little known about this subpopulation, which was severely depleted by commercial whaling. Best estimates place the population size in the low hundreds.
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  • A rainbow of color appearing in the exhalation of a Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus). This whale is part of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation, which is thought to number in the low hundreds.
    balaena-mysticetus-endangered-okhots...tif
  • A group of four bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) engaged in social activity in very shallow water. These whales are part of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation, which best estimates place in the low hundreds.
    balaena-mysticetus-endangered-okhots...tif
  • This is part of a large social gathering of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus), part of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation. The group of 17 whales is partially obscured by fog, which is common during the summer, as well as puffs of condensed exhalation by the whales. There were at least two other large groups of similar size in the immediate area, with many scattered singles and pairs. The group associations were dynamic, with continual inflow and outflow of individual whales. I estimate that there were well over 50 whales in proximity to one another on this day, perhaps closer to 100.
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  • This is a bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) relaxing at the surface in shallow water. It is a member of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation, about which little is known. The population is thought to number in the low hundreds, but data is minimal. Note the rake marks from orcas visible on the front of the whale. Orcas in this area are known to target these whales.
    balaena-mysticetus-endangered-okhots...tif
  • This is a head-on view of a bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus), an individual in the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation. The whale’s interlocking jaw structure is clearly visible from this angle. Also visible are rake marks from orca attacks. This population is actively hunted by orcas. The whales enter shallow bays in order to seek shelter from orcas, as well as to socialize and rub against rocks for molting their skin in the summer months.
    balaena-mysticetus-endangered-okhots...tif
  • Pictured here are five bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) engaged in social activity in extremely shallow water during the summer. These whales are a part of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation, with population estimates in the low hundreds. There were well over 50 whales in proximity to one another on this day, perhaps closer to 100. Groups of whales came together and separated, sometimes in shallow areas like this, occasionally in deeper water.
    balaena-mysticetus-endangered-okhots...tif
  • This is a bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) resting at the surface in very shallow water. This individual is part of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation. Best estimates put the total size of this population in the low hundreds, most having being killed by commercial whalers. This individual is relatively dark, with not as much white on its body. The mottled discoloration of skin is indicative of epidermal molting, which these whales engage in during the summer months.
    balaena-mysticetus-endangered-okhots...tif
  • This bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a part of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation, with population estimates in the low hundreds. This individual was turned upside-down while performing loud percussive slaps on the ocean surface with the dorsal surface of its fluke. Orca rake marks are visible on the corners of the whale’s fluke. The whale was part of a large social gathering, comprising well over 50 whales. This whale’s tail slapping could be heard for a long distance. When this whale stopped, the gathering dissolved, with whales breaking moving away as singles and in smaller groups.
    balaena-mysticetus-endangered-okhots...tif
  • This is an aerial view of Lua Loli island in the Vava’u island group of the Kingdom of Tonga. From this perspective the extensive reef structure surrounding the visible portion of the island is apparent.
    lua-loli-island-aerial-tonga-201909-...tif
  • Aerial view of the Natural Arch formation in the Rock Islands of Palau.
    aerial-view-natural-arch-rock-island...tif
  • Aerial view of the Rock Islands of Palau, showing the contrasting colors of two adjacent inner lakes.
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  • Aerial view of Palau's Rock Islands and intricate network of inner waterways
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  • Aerial view of Palau's Rock Islands and intricate network of inner waterways
    aerial-view-palau-rock-islands-20110...tif
  • Lesser frigatebird (Fregata aerial) patrolling the skies. There were terns picking up sardines that had been driven into shallow water and onto the beach by trevallies, blacktip reef sharks and other predators. Frigatebirds like this gathered overhead to swoop in, bully terns carrying fish, and steal their meals.
    lesser-frigatebird-fregata-aerial-20...tif
  • Two black-eared kites (Milus migrans lineatus) engaged in mid-air combat. One bird swooped talons outstreched toward the other, which spun around in response. The two never made contact however, with the encounter finished in the blink of an eye. Photographed in Kochi prefecture, Japan. トビ
    black-eared-kites-aerial-combat-koch...tif
  • Three adult southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) engaged in social activity, viewed from the air. Photographed with the permission of the Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa.
    socializing-southern-right-whales-ae...tif
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