Blue whale underwater, Balaenoptera musculus, San Diego, California

A huge blue whale swims through the open ocean in this underwater photograph. The blue whale is the largest animal ever to live on Earth.

Species: Blue Whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 34566
Format: Digital 2:3

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Categories:

Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Blue Whale
Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Blue Whale
Subject > Technique > Underwater

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Blue whale underwater, Balaenoptera musculus, #34566