The primary activity of humpback whales is feeding. These humpbacks are open mouth feeding - after making a ring of bubbles beneath the water to trap small fish, they lunge up thru the middle with jaws wide open.
Finback whales are long, sleek, fast whales - reaching lengths of approx.
Good, close looks can be a challenge but are not uncommon. On occassion they have even made close approaches to check us out. Many humpback whales feel very comfortable around whale watching boats and often come by for a close look. Viewing whales only feet from the boat is not uncommon. The most exciting sighting is of the North Atlantic Right Whale - the most endangered whale in the world.