Humpback Whale Breaches (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption A humpback whale breaches off American Samoa, a study site in the South Pacific. One of the sources of samples in this study was skin shed by breaching whales. Image was taken by Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies under NOAA permit 774-1714 and the approval of the Government of American Samoa. Credit Image was taken by Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies under NOAA permit 774-1714 and the approval of the Government of American Samoa. Usage Restrictions The credit and NOAA permit number must be displayed with the image. 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.