Kimberley Turquoise Water, plus Whales!

The silt-laden water of the coastal Kimberley in northwest Australia is immediately recognisable by it’s gorgeous turquoise hues. The dark black bodies of the wintertime visiting humpback whales, appear almost dark brown against the green tones.

 

lowres-0708111789A cow/calf pair of humpback whales rests in the calm water of Lalang-garram/Camden Sound Marine Park.

 

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Underwater Blows (UB) become a Bubble Trail (BT) on our data sheet! Love it!

 

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Rainblow!

 

lowres-0708111342This calf has an identifying scar right beneath the dorsal fin on the right lateral body.

 

0708110113The beautiful relationship between a cow and a calf is evident here – this calf is lying right close to its mum.

 

lowres-6378 This is one humpback whale of a pair of curious animals that spent several hours swimming around and around our vessel. Really love these encounters!

 

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