Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 18 Sept 2007 - A Humpback whale swims past the Cook Island whale research boat, enjoying the warm water and the protected reefs of Rarotonga. Whales are being satellite tagged to produce vital data on their movements, habitat use, and population structure, as part of a project called "The Great Whale Trail". The project is a collaboration between Greenpeace and scientists working on Humpback whales in the South Pacific.
September 18, 2007
Rarotonga International

Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 18 Sept 2007 - A Humpback whale swims past the Cook Island whale research boat, enjoying the warm water and the protected reefs of Rarotonga. Whales are being satellite tagged to produce vital data on their movements, habitat use, and population structure, as part of a project called "The Great Whale Trail". The project is a collaboration between Greenpeace and scientists working on Humpback whales in the South Pacific.

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