Blue whale underwater krill feeding picture, Balaenoptera musculus, California

Blue whale feeding on krill underwater closeup photo. A picture of a blue whale with its throat pleats inflated with a mouthful of krill. California, USA

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: California
Image ID: 27309
Format: Digital 3:2

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Categories:

Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Blue Whale
Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Blue Whale
Gallery > Blue Whales
Gallery > New Work November 2011
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Subject > Technique > Underwater

This professional quality stock photo can be licensed in high resolution form by contacting the photographer: Phillip Colla, photos@oceanlight.com, (760) 707-7153, more info and photographer bio.