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Three members (most likely males) of a raucous competition pod in violent contention in very shallow water just outside the breakwater of Ma'alaea Harbor. It is VERY unusual to see a competition pod this close to the shore, let alone within sight of the quayside and harbor shops at Ma'alaea Village. 8 March 2013
Three members (most likely males) of a raucous competition pod in violent contention in very shallow water just outside the breakwater of Ma'alaea Harbor. It is VERY unusual to see a competition pod this close to the shore, let alone within sight of the quayside and harbor shops at Ma'alaea Village. 8 March 2013
A solitary Humpback blows while logging at the surface in the waters just offshore from the condos (visible in background) of Ma'alaea Village. 5 February 2013
A mature Humpback displays several large Acorn barnacles (Coronula diaderma) encrusting the its blowhole crest. Barnacles accumulate quickly on even the juvenile whales. 5 February 2013
Just offshore of Ukumehame, a pair of whales blow at the surface; they are all that is visible of a competition pod, the other members of which ares otherwise occupied below the surface. 5 February 2013
The "action" in a competition pod gets a little rough, kicking up a lot of spray! (Kaho'olawe Island seen on the horizon) -- 12 January 2013
The spray from a large Humpback's blow hangs in the air, settling slowly. Ma'alaea Bay, Maui, 5 February 2012.
The blowhole and tubercles (visible as black bumps or knobs) are clearly visible on the rostrum of a large female, the object of a very rowdy competition pod. 5 February 2012, Ma'alaea Bay, Maui.
Member of a Humpback competition pod passes close to my boat - 5 February 2012, Ma'alaea Bay, Maui.
Three members (most likely males) of a raucous competition pod in violent contention in very shallow water just outside the breakwater of Ma'alaea Harbor. It is VERY unusual to see a competition pod this close to the shore, let alone within sight of the quayside and harbor shops at Ma'alaea Village.


8 March 2013
Three members (most likely males) of a raucous competition pod in violent contention in very shallow water just outside the breakwater of Ma'alaea Harbor. It is VERY unusual to see a competition pod this close to the shore, let alone within sight of the quayside and harbor shops at Ma'alaea Village. 8 March 2013
Three members (most likely males) of a raucous competition pod in violent contention in very shallow water just outside the breakwater of Ma'alaea Harbor. It is VERY unusual to see a competition pod this close to the shore, let alone within sight of the quayside and harbor shops at Ma'alaea Village.


8 March 2013
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