Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, California, #16312

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

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: California
Image ID: 16312
Format: Digital 3:2

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Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, #16312