Bowhead Whale (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption A bowhead whale breaches the surface of the cold waters near Point Barrow, Alaska. Credit Photo by Kate Stafford, University of Washington Usage Restrictions with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.