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This image shows orcas, also known as killer whales (Orcinus orca), which are commonly found along the Norwegian coast, particularly in northern regions such as Troms and around the fjords near Skjervøy. In Norway, these majestic marine mammals are often seen during winter months when they follow large schools of herring. Norwegian orcas are highly social and travel in stable family groups called pods. They use complex vocalizations to communicate and sophisticated hunting techniques, often working cooperatively to herd fish

📸 A Giant Beneath the Waves – Sperm Whale in the Pelagos Sanctuary

With its iconic square head and massive flukes, the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales and one of the ocean's deepest divers. This majestic marine mammal can plunge over 2,000 meters in search of squid, navigating the dark abyss with echolocation.

This unforgettable encounter took place within the Pelagos Sanctuary, a protected marine area in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea, co-managed by France, Italy, and Monaco. Covering more than 87,500 km², the sanctuary is a haven for cetaceans, including sperm whales, fin whales, and Risso’s dolphins, providing vital space for feeding, breeding, and migration.

Seeing a sperm whale dive at sunset off the coast of Sanary-sur-Mer is a rare and humbling moment — a reminder of the fragile beauty that still exists just offshore, and the importance of preserving it.