Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, San Diego, California, #16196

Blue whale, raising fluke prior to diving for food, fluking up, lifting tail as it swims in the open ocean foraging.

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 16196
Lat/Long: 32.48749, -117.47699 (Coordinates: 32° 29' 14.96" N, 117° 28' 37.16" W)
Format: Digital 3:2

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Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, #16196