Blue whale raising fluke to dive, Balaenoptera musculus, #34559

Blue whale raising fluke, prior to diving for food, fluking up, lifting its tail as it swims in the open ocean foraging for food. San Diego, California, USA, Balaenoptera musculus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 34559
Blue whale raising fluke, prior to diving for food, fluking up, lifting its tail as it swims in the open ocean foraging for food. San Diego, California, USA

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 34559
Format: Digital 2:3
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