A whale of a time

We were sent this video of a magnificent Humpback whale breaching the surface of the Bay of Fundy last Friday.

Sandy Seliga was vacationing from Toronto and had whale watching on her bucket list — we’d say she can safely check that item off after a sighting like this!!

Whales are a majestic part of the Bay of Fundy ecosystem. But these brilliant creatures are under stress from tanker traffic in the bay, which is poised to get a lot busier and riskier for whales with TransCanada’s proposed Energy East Pipeline.

Learn more about whales and other marine life in the Bay of Fundy:

[jamesdurham]

The amount of power it has to take for an animal of that size to launch itself over half its body length out of the water is magnificent

[spikedemon]

Let's take a moment to appreciate a camera person who actually caught the video perfectly for once

[bananabuttons]

I love that they enjoy putting on a show. They must feel and hear the vibrations of people cheering and know we love it!! 😊❤

[justatogepienjoyingchocolate]

Tour Guide: "thanks again, bro."
*Discretely gives whale a $20 bill*

[Spartan-ojdc]

The whale knew that people were there and this was his display they are intelligent creatures

[iehgwzw]

Чудо-Чудное, Диво-Дивное!!! Как же Прекрасны Творения Твои, Создатель!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥💝💝💝💝💝🙏🙏🙏🙏

[jenniferforeman]

I really think that the whales show off for the people just like the dolphins and the orcas. They seem to really like the applause and the interactions. Especially when they're very positive positive ones

[DonFelixGallardo]

Whale 100% knew the humans were there and chose to give them a show. Cool whale 👌🏾😎

[lyria]

You wouldn't even know that this majestic creature was right there if it didn't decide to jump. I love the ocean for that. It's a beautiful mystery. I really hope i can go whale watching some day. They are by far my favourite animals

[MrSarath]

That whale is a photography expert and jumps right in middle of camera’s frame. 😂

[mocktailsucker]

He was so happy and proud. Hope he stays safe in his habitat ❤

[izpjgby]

Разумное существо!!! Он как будто понимает восхищение людей!!!

[adrianmcmahon]

Why do we harm these amazing creatures yet they exhibit so much love❤? A live show in their home. Beautiful. Knew exactly the response they would elicit from the splashdown. Breathtaking beauty.

[JamesChatting]

The kid yelling for his Mommy, so cute

[AfricanVulture]

That would scare the heck out of me if the humpback breached very close to the boat. ;)

[Fireslanga]

The way he bends and flexes in the air is beautiful. Such a large and powerful creature

[tracyloftus]

WOW!!!! That’s an awesome sight to behold!!

[sdpglhl]

Какие же они прекраснейшие создания!!!!❤❤❤❤

[TJ]

Let's protect these amazing creatures at all costs

[migsyp]

Imagine, they do that intentionally because they know those people will enjoy it, they're such smart, gentle giants.