Blue Whale Spout, Balaenoptera Musculus, Southern California, Blue Whale

Blue whale, exhaling in a huge blow as it swims at the surface between deep dives. The blue whale's blow is a combination of water spray from around its blowhole and condensation from its warm breath. San Diego, California, USA, Balaenoptera musculus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 34560
Blue whale, exhaling in a huge blow as it swims at the surface between deep dives. The blue whale's blow is a combination of water spray from around its blowhole and condensation from its warm breath. San Diego, California, USA

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 34560
Format: Digital 2:3
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