Antra

Antra means mercy.

He is an adult humpback whale that flaunts a stunning white tail fin outlined in sleek black.
This whale was spotted for the first time in the Sainte-Marie waters on 21/08/2018, during an austral winter morning.
On this day, he was amidst a pod of 6 fellow whales. Antra showcased his prowess, vying for the favor of courtship in an attempt of dominance.

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Telina

Telina means pleasing.

He is an adult humpback with a pristine white caudal fin, accented with a subtle black contour.
He was first observed in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 04/08/2014, during an austral winter morning when he was still a juvenile.
On that day, he was swimming whith another whale and was remarkably active. He was sighted doing a full breach out before fluking!

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Rahona

Rahona means cloud.

He is an adult humpback with a striking white caudal fin, outlined with a thick black contour.
The male was first observed in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 17/08/2016, during an austral winter morning.
On that day, he was swimming in a group of 4 whales and was showing aggressive behaviour competing for courtship!

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Dina

Dina means charter.

He is an adult humpback that features a sleek white caudal fin accented with a delicate black outline.
The male was initially spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 21/08/2015, during an austral winter morning.
During this sighting, Dina was part of a group of 4 whales displaying aggressive behavior, asserting dominance through actions like fluking and breaching.

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Lanto

Lanto means order.

He is an adult humpback whale thatshowcases a stunning caudal fin that is almost white with a hint of yellow.
This whale was first spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on an austral winter morning back in 28/07/2015.
On that day, Lanto was seen swimming alongside another whale, and was observed exhaling a gentle breath before gracefully diving into the deep ocean.

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Zina

Zina means fruitful (year).

He is a baby humpback whale, displays a distinctive all-black tail fin marked with fine white scars.
This whale was spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on a cold austral winter morning on 09/08/2013.
On that day, Zina was seen swimming alongside his mother, gracefully fluking and releasing a stunning cloud of breath into the air!

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Makoba

Makoba means kanak apple.

He is an adult humpback and wields a striking ebony caudal fin adorned with ethereal white markings.
The whale was first observed in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 18/07/2023, during an austral winter morning.
On that day, he was travelling with 4 other whales, and was sighted showing aggressive behaviour and leaving a trail of mist in its wake!

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Manda

Manda means fortress.

He is an adult humpback that features a smooth white caudal fin outlined by delicate black lines.
The whale was initially spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 18/07/2023, during an austral winter morning.
On that day, he was part of a pod of 5 whales and was traversing the azure expanse, painting the sky with a mesmerizing mist as it journeyed.

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Rado

Rado is a kind of necklace.

He is an adult humpback with a striking black caudal fin accented by tips of white.
The whale was first spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on an austral winter morning, the 08/07/2014.
On that day, he was swimming in a group of 6 whales and was displaying aggressive behaviour, vying for affection in the timeless courtship rituals.

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Ranja

Ranja means altar.

He is an adult humpback whale that gracefully flaunts a sleek white fluke adorned with a bold black stripe in its centre.
The whale was first observed in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 13/08/2017, during an austral winter noon.
On that day, he was swimming with a group of 8 whales and was sighted surfacing to have some fresh air before diving into the depth of the ocean again!

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Meva

Meva means radiant.

He is an adult humpback whale with a striking black and white tail fin, featuring a bit more black than white.
He was first observed in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 20/08/2022, during a serene austral winter morning.
During this sighting, Meva was calmly swimming among a pod of 8 whales, emerging briefly for a sip of air before elegantly vanishing into the watery abyss.

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Vasia

Vasia means star.

He is an adult humpback whale that features an ivory caudal fin with a dark spot on its left fluke.
This male was initially spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 12/07/2023, on a quiet austral winter morning.
During this sighting, Vasia was serenely swimming with 2 other whales, breaching with resplendent leaps that painted the surface with gentle ripples!

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Vero

Vero is a type of tall grass.

Vero is an adult humpback with a grand, ivory caudal fin.
The whale was first sighted in the Sainte-Marie waters on a wintry morning, back in 11/07/2023.
On that day, Vero was swimming among a pod of 6 whales, showcasing his strength and embarking on a competition for courtship amidst the waves.

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Fiaina

Fiaina means way of life.

He is an adult humpback whale, boasts a lustrous white caudal fin adorned with an ebony border.
The whale was first observed in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 08/07/2014, during an austral winter afternoon.
On that day, Fiaina was in company of 3 other whales, leaping high and painting the air with the resounding echoes of his tail splashing against the water’s surface!

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Avoko

Avoko is a type of plant.

He is an adult humpback, showcases a striking caudal fin painted in black and white, embellished with black dots upon its white canvas.
The whale was first spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 06/07/2012, during an austral winter morning.
On that day, Avoko was swimming in the company of 4 other whales, breaching above the water's surface before submerging into the vast ocean depths!

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Jao

Jao means young man.

He is an adult humpback adorned with a gray-like black tail, with white marking.
The whale was first observed in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 07/07/2016, during an austral winter morning.
On that day, Jao was seen in the company of 4 other whales, occasionally surfacing to release bursts of air that formed little clouds along his way!

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Ainga

Ainga means principle.

He is an adult humpback whale, showcases a glossy black tail with distinctive white markings at the tips.
This whale was initially spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 14/08/2015, on a crisp austral winter morning.
On that day, Ainga was swimming in a pod of 4 whales, releasing mesmerizing mist before elegantly disappearing into the mysterious depths of the ocean!

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Masôva

Masôva means sun.

Masôva, an adult humpback, boasts a striking white caudal fin adorned with black ink drops.
This whale was initially spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on the morning of 27/07/2015, amidst an austral winter.
During this encounter, Masôva was seen swimming alone, the percussive melody of his tail fin striking the waves before gracefully diving into the depths of the ocean!

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Miaro

Miaro means to protect.

He is an adult humpback with a striking black and white caudal fin adorned with black spots on the white section.
The whale was spotted in the waters of Sainte-Marie on 07/07/2015, during an austral winter morning.
On that day, Miaro was seen in the company of 3 other whales, their movements tinged with aggressiveness as they vied for courtship’s opportunity!

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Fahendrena

Fahendrena means wisdom.

Fahendrena, an adult humpback, boasts a predominantlywhite tail fluke, edged with black along the tips andadorned with dark marbling spreading from the base.
This whale was first spotted on July 7th, 2024, in the watersoff Sainte-Marie during the austral winter.
That day, he was calmly swimming among a group of 7whales, displaying a relaxed travelling behavior as hemoved peacefully through the ocean.

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