17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Feeding Frenzy in Monterey Bay

Late April in Monterey Bay and the humpback whales are returning from their breeding grounds famished. We came upon a large group of whales, sea lions and birds all gorging themselves on a huge school of anchovies near the surface.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2019
Date Uploaded: 07.2019
Photo Location: California, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D500
Copyright: © Douglas Croft
Awards
Photo of the Day: 07.03.19
Editor's Pick