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  humpback_whale.jpg - Humpback whale are seen throughout the Inside Passage. This one was observed in Lynn Canal north of Juneau. We saw several of these magnificent and huge mammals. All were cruising peacefully along the surface, gilding along for a little bit then taking a shallow dive, returning to the surface and blowing a misty breath. They would repeat this a few times then appear to arch their back (as seen in this photo) for a deeper dive. These amazing creatures can hold their breath for 20 minutes or more so when you see that arch, it’s time to start looking for another whale. Hint: When you least expect to see a whale, whether Humpback, Orca, Beluga, etc, it will appear so be patience and don’t stop scanning the water’s surface.  
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Humpback whale are seen throughout the Inside Passage. This one was observed in Lynn Canal north of Juneau. We saw several of these magnificent and huge mammals. All were cruising peacefully along the surface, gilding along for a little bit then taking a shallow dive, returning to the surface and blowing a misty breath. They would repeat this a few times then appear to arch their back (as seen in this photo) for a deeper dive. These amazing creatures can hold their breath for 20 minutes or more so when you see that arch, it’s time to start looking for another whale. Hint: When you least expect to see a whale, whether Humpback, Orca, Beluga, etc, it will appear so be patience and don’t stop scanning the water’s surface.
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