Humpback Whales

two humpback whales swim underwater
(© Vanessa Mignon / Nature's Best Photography Awards 2018)

Ocean Views Highly Honored

“Every year, humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the warm waters of Tonga to give birth. During that time, it’s sometimes possible to swim with them. This pair was moving slowly and staying close to each other, as if in a graceful underwater ballet.”—Vanessa Mignon