Sowerby’s beaked whale (IMAGE) Universiteit van Amsterdam Caption Sowerby’s beaked whale (Mesoplodon bidens) surfacing in the waters off Terceira Island, Azores. The species’ characteristically long beak protrudes from the water during surfacing. Credit Kelp Marine Research Usage Restrictions Only to be used in the context of this study License Original 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.