Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, #07546

The splashguard of this approaching blue whale pushes water aside so that it can open its blowholes  (which are just behind the splashguard) to breathe.  Open ocean offshore of San Diego. California, USA, Balaenoptera musculus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 07546
The splashguard of this approaching blue whale pushes water aside so that it can open its blowholes (which are just behind the splashguard) to breathe. Open ocean offshore of San Diego. California, USA

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 07546
Format: Digital 2:3
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