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
Lat/Long: 33.16553, -117.73599 (Coordinates: 33° 09' 55.91" N, 117° 44' 9.56" W)
Format: Digital 3:2
Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 07625
Lat/Long: 33.16553, -117.73599 (Coordinates: 33° 09' 55.91" N, 117° 44' 9.56" W)
Format: Digital 3:2
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Categories:
- Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Blue Whale
- Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Blue Whale
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