The wave. Brock Little (third place) paddles out to the lineup, final round. Mavericks surf contest, February 7, 2006.
Location: Mavericks, Half Moon Bay, California
Image ID: 15326
A footprint (or flukeprint) is the smooth circle of water left on the oceans surface where a blue whale has just dived. When there is little wind and waves, a footprint can remain visible for several minutes.
Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 07587
A footprint (or flukeprint) is the smooth circle of water left on the oceans surface where a blue whale has just dived. When there is little wind and waves, a footprint can remain visible for several minutes.
Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 07625