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12/03/2005: "Minke Whale UW picture 1991"

We saw the whale surface not far from the stern of the boat, which was anchored. Quickly, I snorkeled over. No whale visible anywhere. I freedived down, .....as I cleared my ears.....the whale swam into view.

This happened three times. The whale seemed to hear the faint squeal of my ears clearing. On each occasion it appeared a split second later - as though it was hovering just beyond my limit of underwater visibility - listening and watching me with sonar.