Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, #16187

Blue whale, closeup view of splashguard that surrounds the blowhole., Balaenoptera musculus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 16187
Blue whale, closeup view of splashguard that surrounds the blowhole.

Species: Blue Whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 16187
Lat/Long: 32.48749, -117.47699 (Coordinates: 32° 29' 14.96" N, 117° 28' 37.16" W)
Format: Digital 3:2
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