Blue whale, raising fluke prior to diving for food, Balaenoptera musculus

Blue whale, raising fluke prior to diving for food., Balaenoptera musculus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 16198
Blue whale, raising fluke prior to diving for food.

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 16198
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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