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Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra Lutris) with forelegs raised, Sitka Sound, Alaska, USA, August

Sea otter (Enhydra Lutris) with forelegs raised, Sitka Sound, Alaska, USA, August

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Wandering albatross {Diomedea exulans} flying over open ocean, South Atlantic

Wandering albatross {Diomedea exulans} flying over open ocean, South Atlantic

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Reflections of clouds in ripples of sea water, Svalbard, Norway, June 2010

Reflections of clouds in ripples of sea water, Svalbard, Norway, June 2010

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Silhouette of Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) flying over water, hawking for insects, Berwickshire

Silhouette of Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) flying over water, hawking for insects, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, July

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) at rest on submerged rock, head and one flipper above water

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) at rest on submerged rock, head and one flipper above water. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK. July

Background imageWater Surface Collection: King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) flying low over water. Floe edge, Arctic Bay, Nunavut

King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) flying low over water. Floe edge, Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada, April

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Lemon shark juvenile (Negaprion brevirostris) trying to feed on the leaves of a red

Lemon shark juvenile (Negaprion brevirostris) trying to feed on the leaves of a red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). As pups, the sharks have to learn to hunt for themselves and sometimes make mistakes

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming near surface in halo of light. The Bahamas

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming near surface in halo of light. The Bahamas

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Orca (Orcinus orca) with South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) in mouth, beaching

Orca (Orcinus orca) with South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) in mouth, beaching itself on shore. Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) pair mating on lake. Shanghai Zoo, China

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) pair mating on lake. Shanghai Zoo, China

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Asian / Oriental short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) looking out of water with mouth open

Asian / Oriental short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) looking out of water with mouth open, Captive, Vulnerable species

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) fishing. Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) fishing. Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) group of four resting among sea ice, Alaska, USA, June

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) group of four resting among sea ice, Alaska, USA, June

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) tail slapping at sunset, transient race, Vancouver Island

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) tail slapping at sunset, transient race, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, July

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) breaking surface with mouth open. Guadalupe Island

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) breaking surface with mouth open. Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) feeding on plankton near surface, Falmouth

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) feeding on plankton near surface, Falmouth, English Channel, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Common tern (Sterna hirundo) flying low over water. Hjalstaviken, Uppland, Sweden

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) flying low over water. Hjalstaviken, Uppland, Sweden

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Fried egg jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica) viewed from below; Browning Pass

Fried egg jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica) viewed from below; Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking across sea ice, reflected in water. Svalbard, Norway, July

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking across sea ice, reflected in water. Svalbard, Norway, July

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) jumping out of Pacific ocean. Sombrero Chino

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) jumping out of Pacific ocean. Sombrero Chino, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Background imageWater Surface Collection: RF - King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), four returning to sea. St Andrews Bay, South Georgia

RF - King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), four returning to sea. St Andrews Bay, South Georgia. November. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming with cygnets in misty lake in morning light. Richmond Park

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming with cygnets in misty lake in morning light. Richmond Park, London, England, UK. May. Cropped image

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Orca (Orcinus orca) pod hunting Sealion, tossing it out of the sea, Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula

Orca (Orcinus orca) pod hunting Sealion, tossing it out of the sea, Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) close to shore

Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) close to shore. Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Ornamental koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) group with open mouths at lake surface

Ornamental koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) group with open mouths at lake surface. Xishuangbanna Tropical and Flowers Garden, Jinghong, Yunnan, China

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) group from above, heads above water of Yangtze

Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) group from above, heads above water of Yangtze. Critically endangered species, individuals released from captive breeding programme, Anhui Province, China. 2009

Background imageWater Surface Collection: White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis) walking

White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis) walking on surface of water whilst foraging, Galapagos

Background imageWater Surface Collection: White-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) and Taiga bean goose (Anser fabalis rossicus)

White-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) and Taiga bean goose (Anser fabalis rossicus) flocks in flight and on water. Latvia. April

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Southern Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother holding young pup (less than one week in age)

Southern Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother holding young pup (less than one week in age), Monterey Bay, California, USA

Background imageWater Surface Collection: North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) two swimming near the surface with

North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) two swimming near the surface with autumn leaves reflected in water, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, October

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) floating on its back at the surface among the kelp, Alaska

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) floating on its back at the surface among the kelp, Alaska, USA, Gulf of Alaska. Pacific ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) resting amongst sea ice, Alaska, USA, June

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) resting amongst sea ice, Alaska, USA, June

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother and sleeping newborn pup (aged 3 days) Monterey, California, USA

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother and sleeping newborn pup (aged 3 days) Monterey, California, USA. *Digitally darkened scar on mothers nose

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Yellowfronted canaries (Crithagra mozambica) at waterhole, Zimanga Private Game Reserve

Yellowfronted canaries (Crithagra mozambica) at waterhole, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. June

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Detail of small waves on the eastern Atlantic. Isle of Coll, Scotland, October 2012

Detail of small waves on the eastern Atlantic. Isle of Coll, Scotland, October 2012

Background imageWater Surface Collection: RF- Aerial view of river with clouds reflected in water, Sjaunja Bird Protection Area

RF- Aerial view of river with clouds reflected in water, Sjaunja Bird Protection Area, Greater Laponia Rewilding Area, Lapland, Norrbotten, Sweden, June 2013

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male swimming on water in the Beijing area, China, May

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male swimming on water in the Beijing area, China, May

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) female and pup playing. Alaska, USA, February

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) female and pup playing. Alaska, USA, February

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) flying over water in falling snow

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) flying over water in falling snow. Kachemak Bay, Alaska, USA. February

Background imageWater Surface Collection: View of Stokksnes Peninsula, seen from Hofn, Iceland, March 2014

View of Stokksnes Peninsula, seen from Hofn, Iceland, March 2014

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming under the ocean surface in open water

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming under the ocean surface in open water, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Light reflecting on the surface of Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. October, 2021

Light reflecting on the surface of Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. October, 2021

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Two Orcas (Orcinus orca) swimming side by side at sea surface with snow-covered mountains in

Two Orcas (Orcinus orca) swimming side by side at sea surface with snow-covered mountains in background, Vestfjord, Ofotfjord, and Tysfjord, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Norwegian Sea. November

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea turtle (Cheloniidae) resting at the ocean surface near a shallow coral reef, Wakaya Island

Sea turtle (Cheloniidae) resting at the ocean surface near a shallow coral reef, Wakaya Island, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water surface, San Jose Port, Escuintla

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water surface, San Jose Port, Escuintla, Guatemala, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sequence of tail fluke of Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) diving. Dominica

Sequence of tail fluke of Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) diving. Dominica. Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Digital composite

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Coral reef with Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii) shoal with Bluegreen chromis

Coral reef with Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii) shoal with Bluegreen chromis (Chromis viridis) amongst them, under shallow sea with a coconut tree forest in background, Philippines

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) swimming, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) swimming, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming to the surface

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming to the surface and forming whirlpools with its flippers, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) coming to the surface

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) coming to the surface and forming a whirlpool with its flipper, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming just below the ocean surface, Tubuai

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming just below the ocean surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male and female engaging in courtship, Tubuai

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male and female engaging in courtship, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) creating bubble arc with fin after surfacing, Tubuai

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) creating bubble arc with fin after surfacing, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) ascending to surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) ascending to surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Pacific trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) juvenile swimming near the water surface in the open

Pacific trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) juvenile swimming near the water surface in the open ocean, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male and female pair courting, Tubuai, French Polynesia

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male and female pair courting, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming towards surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming towards surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming towards surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming towards surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming below water surface with snorkeler in

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming below water surface with snorkeler in the background, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) female swimming at surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) female swimming at surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tail slapping, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tail slapping, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit. January

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Split-level of a Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) swimming close to the surface, Dominica

Split-level of a Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) swimming close to the surface, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Photo taken under permit. February

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Ribbon snake (Thamnophis saurita) gliding over water surface towards a Fragrant water lily

Ribbon snake (Thamnophis saurita) gliding over water surface towards a Fragrant water lily (Nymphaea odorata), Webbs Mill bog, Pinelands National Preserve, New Jersey, USA. August

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Eider ducks (Somateria mollissima) floating on waves, Iceland. March

Eider ducks (Somateria mollissima) floating on waves, Iceland. March

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) underwater shot of tail fluke of surfacing whale

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) underwater shot of tail fluke of surfacing whale, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable (IUCN). Photo taken under permit

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at surface, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at surface, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Widgeon (Mareca penelope) pair amongst reeds. Tervatehdas, Finland. April

Widgeon (Mareca penelope) pair amongst reeds. Tervatehdas, Finland. April

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor) with cygnets on water. Reddish Vale Country Park

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) with cygnets on water. Reddish Vale Country Park, Greater Manchester, England, UK. May

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) pup bathing in puddle. Whistle Cove, Fortuna Bay

Elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) pup bathing in puddle. Whistle Cove, Fortuna Bay, South Georgia. November

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) female and pup. Alaska, USA, February

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) female and pup. Alaska, USA, February

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) on sea, tossing fish. Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) on sea, tossing fish. Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) reflected in water. Richmond Park, London, England, UK

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) reflected in water. Richmond Park, London, England, UK

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) with muddy snou in Yangtze. Breeding programme

Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) with muddy snou in Yangtze. Breeding programme, Anhui Province, China. 2009

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Great egret (Ardea alba) with prey in beak, in evening light. Myakka River State Park

Great egret (Ardea alba) with prey in beak, in evening light. Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA, March. Sequence 2/2

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Great egret (Ardea alba) diving head into water to catch prey, in evening light

Great egret (Ardea alba) diving head into water to catch prey, in evening light. Myakka River State Park, Florida, USA, March. Sequence 1/2

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) head above water surface, Wales, UK, September

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) head above water surface, Wales, UK, September

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Family of six Mute swans (Cygnus olor) at sunrise, silhouetted in waters of Lamlash Bay

Family of six Mute swans (Cygnus olor) at sunrise, silhouetted in waters of Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otters (Enhydra lutris) resting on ice, Alaska, USA, June

Sea otters (Enhydra lutris) resting on ice, Alaska, USA, June

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) pup sleeping, aged 6 days, floating, Monterey, California, USA

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) pup sleeping, aged 6 days, floating, Monterey, California, USA

Background imageWater Surface Collection: Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother and pup, aged 3 weeks, Monterey, California, USA

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother and pup, aged 3 weeks, Monterey, California, USA

Background imageWater Surface Collection: RF- White water lily (Nymphaea alba) on calm water, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

RF- White water lily (Nymphaea alba) on calm water, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Background imageWater Surface Collection: RF- Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) hauled out on rock, Svalbard, Norway

RF- Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) hauled out on rock, Svalbard, Norway



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